Police searching for woman who helped a rape victim she found in Harehills street

The victim was found in Back Harehills Place shortly before 8am on Wednesday, September 30.

A woman who was walking a child to school along Ashton Road saw the woman and went to her aid.

She gave her a coat to wear.

Police want to identify this woman as a potential witness and have released CCTV images of her.

She had dark hair and was wearing a black coat, grey and white patterned leggings and white trainers.

A 43-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to the incident.

He is charged with a number of offences including rape, false imprisonment, serious assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.

Proceedings are ongoing.

Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit would like to speak to the woman as a potential witness or hear from anyone who knows who she is.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting reference 13200489521 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat