Sophan Akbash, 29, has been charged with nine counts of sexual assault after seven women reported being sexually assaulted on the Huddersfield University campus. West Yorkshire police stated that Mr Akbash would appear at Leeds magistrates court on Friday.
Security staff at Huddersfield University contacted police on Tuesday evening following reports of a man approaching and sexually touching women on and near the campus. Officers said the alleged assaults occurred between 6pm and 6:30pm on Tuesday, with women reportedly making off after being approached and grabbed.
Det Insp Sarah Bradley of West Yorkshire police said the force is working with the university to reassure students and staff, and is committed to supporting victims. Professor Tim Thornton, the university's deputy vice-chancellor, stated that increased security patrols are in place and wellbeing support is being provided to those affected.