Man arrested after woman allegedly raped in Bar Lane, York

The incident is said to have happened in Bar Lane, off Micklegate, around 10pm on Tuesday evening (June 16).

North Yorkshire Police said the arrested man is in custody and is being questioned.

A force spokesperson said: “The victim is receiving specialist support whilst the investigation continues.

“The scene has been cordoned off to the public to allow for a forensic investigation.”

As reported by The Press, officers have been stationed between the junction of Micklegate and Bar Lane and the boundary of George Stephenson House, a Network Rail building, all morning and remain in place.

Bar Lane, off Micklegate in York has been the scene of a police cordon today (Wednesday, June 17) (Image: Kevin Glenton)

The cordoned-off area is approximately 60 metres long and is on the Bar Walls side of the road.

A steep bank runs up from a low wall towards the Bar Walls and is covered in shrubs and bushes along its length with a number of tall, mature trees covering the site.

Proprietors and staff of the various retail and hospitality businesses from Nunnery Lane as far as Trinity Lane / Barker Lane were open at various times from around 7am and one owner who cycled into work said he saw the cordon up at that time.

The Network Rail building has been open as normal and traffic has been passing through Micklegate and Bar Lane unaffected by the cordon.

The North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to come forward.

“If you can help in any way, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.

“Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by making an online report.

“Please quote reference number 12260111552 when providing details.”