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Last Updated: 31/07/2024
Crime
Crime

Girls ‘verbally abused and spat at’ at Harrogate bus station

by Flora Grafton

| 31 Jul, 2024
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Harrogate Bus Station

Two girls were verbally abused and spat at while waiting for a bus home in Harrogate, police today said.

In a statement, North Yorkshire Police added the incident happened on Wednesday, July 24, at Harrogate Bus Station.

The force said two girls were waiting for a bus home at around 9.30pm, when an “unknown suspect” assaulted them.

The woman is described as approximately 30-years-old, 5’4 in height and of slim build.

The statement added: 

She was wearing dark leggings or jeans with a long purple, mauve coat on with the hood up.

She also had a pink fabric mask with a flower pattern on it.

Police are urging witnesses or anyone who saw the suspect in the area to get in touch. 

If you can help, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Megan Smith.

Quote reference number 12240133192 when passing on information. 

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