A WOMAN has been taken to hospital for treatment after a serious sexual assault in a city centre pub.

Police were called to the Watergate Inn on Walmgate in York at about 3pm on Wednesday.

A woman aged in her 20s was taken to hospital for treatment and a 41-year-old man and a 52-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A police cordon was put in place at the scene as inquries continued to establish the full circumstances.

  • Witnesses are urged to contact police on 101, select option one and speak to the force control room.
  • Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555111.