Police are hunting for a sex attacker after an 18 year old girl was sexually assaulted in a Leeds nightclub in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The victim was targeted in Pryzm on Woodhouse Lane and the assault occurred near a photo booth on the second floor of the club, shortly before 3am. It was carried out in a very busy area of the club so witnesses or anyone who saw anything suspicious are being urged to come forward.

The attacker is described as white, in his early twenties with dark hair styled in a quiff. Detective Sergeat Rob Stabler, of Leeds Districy Safeguarding Unit told the Yorkshire Evening Post “The victim had become separated from her friends shortly after midnight and the incident occurred sometime between then and when we were contacted. We would like to hear from anyone who saw anything or who has any information that could assist the investigation.”

Any witnesses or anyone who has information which could contribute to the investigation are urged to get in contact with the police either Det Sergeant Stabler at Elland Road on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Katy Frodsham