Seven women were sexually assaulted in the space of half an hour in and around the grounds of the University of Huddersfield on Tuesday evening, West Yorkshire Police have said. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault offences and remains in police custody for questioning.

Officers were called to the campus by the university's security office on Tuesday, 10 November, after reports of a man approaching women and sexually touching them. Police established that all seven incidents took place between 6pm and 6.30pm. Each of the women managed to get away from the suspect after he approached and grabbed at them, according to the force.

Police appeal after 30-minute series of attacks

Detectives from the Kirklees District Safeguarding Unit are carrying out multiple lines of enquiry into the reports, and the university is supporting those affected while working closely with officers. Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley, of the Kirklees District Safeguarding Unit, said police fully recognised the distress and concern the incident had caused.

"We fully recognise the distress and concern this incident has caused and can confirm a comprehensive investigation remains ongoing into these offences," she said. "We continue to work closely with our partners at the university to provide reassurance to students and staff and remain fully committed to supporting victims and safeguarding those who live, study and work in Huddersfield."

University steps up patrols and urges use of SafeZone app

The University of Huddersfield said it had increased security patrols around the campus in response to the reports. Professor Tim Thornton, the university's deputy vice-chancellor, described the incidents as deeply concerning and said the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors was the university's highest priority.

"We remain committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone who studies, works and visits our campus," he said, adding that the university was encouraging members of its community to use its SafeZone app, which gives direct access to emergency assistance, wellbeing support and the campus support and safety team.

Police have appealed for anyone with information or footage from the area on Tuesday evening to come forward. Witnesses can contact West Yorkshire Police through its live chat service or by calling 101, quoting reference 1367 of 10/11/2026. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have yet been announced. Read the full police account reported by Greatest Hits Radio and the BBC report on the arrest.