Schoolgirl, 14, 'raped in alley' as cops launch hunt for 3 men sharing CCTV of suspects

West Yorkshire Police said in a statement that police are looking to identify three males following the incident in an alleyway off Chatsworth Road, Harehills

Police have issued an urgent appeal after a 14-year-old girl was raped in a Yorkshire alleyway.

Investigators have said they are looking to identify three men wanted in connection with the "serious sexual assault" of the teenager in an alleyway on Chatsworth Road, in Harehills.

West Yorkshire Police said the assault took place in the early hours of Wednesday, November 6, with officers supporting the girl as they carry out enquiries.

They have released pictures of the three men they are looking to locate, taken from CCTV footage. The three men are understood to have been known to one another, and were travelling as a group.

Each of the men, who have been deemed "suspects" in relation to the horror assault, was seen wearing a tracksuit when they were captured on camera. The men appear to have been of average height and slim build.

In a statement, police called for potential witnesses to come forward in a public plea as they carry out enquiries.

The statement read: "Detectives investigating the serious sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Leeds have released images of three males they want to identify.

"The incident occurred in a ginnel off Chatsworth Road, Harehills, near to the junction with Sandhurst Avenue, in the early hours of Wednesday, November 6.

"Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit are continuing to support the victim and carry out enquiries into the incident.

"While it is appreciated that the images of the three suspects are low quality, it is hoped someone may recognise the males as a group who were in the area around the time."

Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District Safeguarding Unit via 101 quoting crime reference 13240604436 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat

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