Man Sexually Assaulted in York

A police investigation is underway after a man in his thirties was sexually assaulted in York.

He was walking along the cycle track which leads from Hob Moor to Tadcaster Road at around 3am this morning (July 31) when he was approached by three men.

Two of the men grabbed hold of him, while the third sexually assaulted him.

Police say the man is "very distressed" and is currently being supported by specialist police officers.

There is an appeal for anyone who was in the area, who saw anything suspicious, or has any other information, to come forward.