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Man arrested after sexual assaults reported around Huddersfield university
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Police say the women were separately approached over half an hour on Tuesday evening. They have appealed for information and footage.
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault offences after seven women reported being assaulted on and near the University of Huddersfield’s grounds.
West Yorkshire Police said the women were separately approached and sexually touched between 6pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday 10 November. All seven left after a suspect approached and grabbed at them, the force said.
Officers attended the university after its security office called police. The man was arrested in Huddersfield on Wednesday and was being held for questioning that day.
Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley said a comprehensive investigation was continuing. Police said they were working with the university, which was supporting those affected.
The force asked anyone with information or footage to call 101, quoting reference 1367 of 10 November 2026.
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