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Police investigate disability hate crime incident in Harrogate
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North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation after a disabled man was verbally abused in Harrogate.
The incident happened on Thursday, July 2, at around 7.30pm between Walworth Avenue and a ginnel that runs towards Knaresborough Road.
Officers said it involved a woman described as being in her late 40s or early 50s with blonde hair, wearing sunglasses and a short-sleeve white top with sand-colour shorts and carrying a shopping bag.
A police statement said:
The victim, who walks with a crutch due to a disability, was approached by the woman who verbally abused him, specifically targeting this disability, causing significant distress.
We’re particularly appealing for information for anyone who witnessed anything, or may have CCTV or video doorbell coverage in the area.
Police said anyone with any information that could assist the investigation should contact the force.
The statement added:
If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:
• Email: PC 724 Furnass on jodie.furnass@northyorkshire.police.uk
• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’
Live chat: Available va our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
Please quote reference 12260124395 when providing information.
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