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Witnesses Sought after Scarborough Sexual Assault

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

It happened at Sandside on Scarborough seafront between 8.20am and 8.40am on Thursday 7th July.

A man grabbed a young woman around the shoulder, and kissed her face.

Officers arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of sexual assault. He has been bailed while the investigation continues.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident - in particular, anyone who may have witnessed the incident, was in the area around the time, or has any relevant dashcam/CCTV footage.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can email mark.mcnulty@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Or you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 882 Mark Mcnulty. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220117256.

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