Man Arrested After Sexual Assaults at University of Huddersfield

Police arrested a 29-year-old man after seven women reported being sexually assaulted in and around the University of Huddersfield on Tuesday evening. West Yorkshire Police said the university's security office contacted them, and officers established that all of the incidents occurred between 18:00 and 18:30 GMT.

The women reported that they had escaped from a suspect after he approached and grabbed at them. The arrested man remains in police custody. The university has increased security patrols around campus and is encouraging the use of its SafeZone app, which provides access to emergency assistance and wellbeing support.

University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Tim Thornton said the incidents were deeply concerning and that the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors is the university's highest priority. Det Insp Sarah Bradley said police recognize the distress caused by the incident and confirmed a comprehensive investigation is ongoing.