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Last Updated: 15/04/2026
Harrogate
Harrogate

Man suffers head injury after group assault in Harrogate

by Flora Grafton

| 15 Apr, 2026
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The incident happened on Fairfax Avenue in Harrogate.

A man was injured when he was assaulted by four males in Harrogate this morning (April 15).

North Yorkshire Police this afternoon said the incident occurred on Fairfax Avenue at around 8.30am, when the force received a report of man having been assaulted by four males.

The man was left with a head injury, while the male suspects were seen running in the direction of Tyson Place.

Officers are urging anyone who might have any information or know the identities of the four men involved to get in touch. Today’s statement said:

We’d like to hear from anyone who has any information about the incident and or has any doorbell or dash-cam footage that could assist our investigation.

In particular, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have information about the identity of the four males involved, or who can provide descriptions of them. They were seen running in the direction towards Tyson Place.

Please email abbie.roberts@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Abbie Roberts, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Quote reference 12260067011 when passing on information. 

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