Police are investigating an allegation of rape in Huddersfield over the weekend.
Detectives confirmed a 36-year-old man has been arrested following the incident which is alleged to have taken place in an alleyway off Alder Street, near to its junction with Bradford Road, in Fartown.
Police taped off the alleyway this morning as they conducted a detailed examination of the scene.
A policeman stood guard and a crime scene van was at the scene up until lunchtime.
Detectives say the man arrested in connection with the incident is local.
Det Insp Andy Leonard, of Huddersfield CID, said inquiries into the alleged attack are at an early stage.
“The allegation is of a serious sexual assault in an alleyway over the weekend.
“The scene is being examined, and a 36-year-old local man has been arrested and is in custody.
“The scene is an alleyway off Alder Street at the junction with Bradford Road.
“It is a serious allegation.
“The 36-year-old local man was arrested on Sunday morning.”
Residents have complained in recent weeks about their growing fears over possible safety problems in the Alder Street area as a result of a number of streets lights not working.
They have complained about the problem, which is affecting lights on a short section of Alder Street, to Kirklees Council.
The council has said it is working to resolve the issue.
