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Police are investigating an alleged rape in York.
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of rape and has been released on bail in connection with the reported incident in Walmgate on Thursday night (October 22), North Yorkshire Police said.
The force said the alleged victim, a woman in her 40s, is receiving care and support from specialist agencies.
A police spokesperson said officers were called to the scene near the York city walls in Walmgate at about 10.45pm on Thursday.
They said a man in his 40s was arrested on arrival at the scene and has since been released on conditional police bail.
Police said inquires remain ongoing into the alleged incident and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
Detectives are urging anyone who was in the area at the time to contact North Yorkshire Police online or by phoning 101 and passing information for York CID quoting reference number 12260208195.
Information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via its website.