Sex attack on woman

DETECTIVES are hunting for a man after a woman suffered a serious sexual assault.

The 36-year-old was attacked near a grassed area off Little Green Lane, Heckmondwike, known locally as Six Lane Ends in the early hours of Sunday.

Police have said the victim met the suspect in the Acapulco nightclub in Halifax on Saturday night, before leaving with him in a white minibus taxi from outside the club.

The taxi driver dropped them off in Little Green Lane and left the scene.

The victim was then subjected to a serious sexual assault at about 4am.

Det Insp Seth Robinson, of Kirklees District CID, said: “The victim is being supported by specially-trained officers and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace the suspect. We are appealing for the taxi driver to come forward.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area at this time and who may have heard or seen anything suspicious, or anyone with any information that could assist with the investigation to get in touch.”

The suspect is described as a white man, in his late 20s, with short brown hair and brown eyes, about 5ft 10in tall and of average build, wearing a dark blue shirt, cream jeans and black shoes.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Kirklees District CID, via the 101 phoneline, quoting crime reference 13170136730, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.