Teen, 18, sexually assaulted by masked man in park as cops launch urgent hunt

A YOUNG woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in park by a masked man. Officers were called to the scene in Scholes, West Yorkshire on Wednesday evening to reports of an attack on the 18-year-old victim. The suspect is described as wearing a balaclava, as well as a black jacket top and trousers. Police are appealing..

The 'violent offender', who was of West Asian or Eastern European heritage, reportedly carried out the assault at around 11.30pm on Thursday in West Barnes, police said.

Sam Corbishley | Senior News Reporter Published August 8, 2026 4:29pm Updated August 8, 2026 4:34pm The woman was subjected to a ‘serious’ attack in West Barnes shortly before midnight on Thursday (Picture: Getty Images) Police are urgently hunting a ‘violent offender’ after a woman was sexually assaulted in southwest

The incident is believed to have taken place in a wooded area in Newstead and Annesley Country Park shortly after 11am on Tuesday (4 August), with Nottinghamshire Police now appealing for information

Police have increased patrols at Newstead and Annesley Country Park as officers investigate a reported serious sexual assault.

A 19-year-old ride operator is charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl during a safety check at a Vaughan amusement park. Police believe there may be more victims.

Girl sexually assaulted by ride operator at Vaughan, Ont. amusement park: police  Toronto Star

The woman was attacked in the tunnel from the Elizabeth Line to the Central Line platform at Bond Street station