Teenager sexually assaulted near York as Malton man charged in court

A teenager has been sexually assaulted by a man near York, police have revealed.
By George Buksmann
Published 14th Jul 2022, 14:46 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2022, 14:49 BST
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North Yorkshire Police said the man, from Malton, sexually assaulted the teenager in a "remote rural location" on Monday evening (July 11).

The 28-year-old man was swiftly identified, located and arrested just a few hours later, officers said.

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He appeared at York Magistrates' Court on Wednesday July 13 where he was charged with sexual assault and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Police said the man has been remanded into custody.