Man wanted over Sheffield city centre sex assault tracked down, say police

A man wanted in connection with a sex assault in Sheffield city centre has been tracked down, police have said.

Earlier, South Yorkshire Police issued an appeal over the incident which took place in The Wicker just after 1pm on March 7.

A woman reported that she was racially abused by a man before being kicked, punched and sexually assaulted.

A spokesman said: “A man officers have been searching for in relation to a reported sexual assault has now been located. Thanks to all who shared the appeal.”

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