A CITY centre walkway has been cordoned off this morning while police investigate a "serious sexual assault."

The incident is alleged to have happened in the walkway that links Hall Ings, next to The Bradford Hotel, and Bradford Interchange.

The victim was a 22 year old woman, and police say the assault is reported to have happened at 1pm yesterday.

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This morning both sides of the walkway have been blocked by police tape, with officers standing guard.

A police spokesman said: "Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault which is alleged to have happened close to the Bradford Interchange at around 1pm yesterday.

"The victim, a 22-year-old female, is being supported by specially trained officers and enquiries are continuing."