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Police Investigate Scarborough Assault

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about an assault that occurred in Scarborough.

It happened on Westborough at 3.10pm yesterday (Tuesday 27 February) and involved four women, one of whom was assaulted.

One of the women in involved was wearing a distinctive coral-coloured jumper. Nobody was seriously injured during the incident.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, officers are appealing for information in relation to the build up to the assault and anybody who witnessed the assault.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Jamie.brant@northyorkshire.police.uk

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1298 Brant.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240035874.

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