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Apr 2024
Harrogate man pleads guilty to racial harassment at fish and chip shop
A man has admitted racially aggravated harassment at a fish and chip shop in Harrogate.
Darren Beeforth, 37, of Charles Avenue in Harrogate, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
According to court documents, Beeforth was charged with one count of racially aggravated harassment and one count of threatening to damage property.
The former offence took place at Dougie's Fish and Chips on King Edward's Drive, on March 22, while the latter happened on the same road on the same day.
Beeforth reportedly harassed members of staff at the takeaway and then threatened to smash a man's windows, the document added.
The defendant also pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating, which happened on the same day.
Beeforth reportedly assaulted a woman by beating her at an address in Harrogate.
He has been remanded in custody until his sentencing, which will take place on May 7, 2024, in York.
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