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23
Jan 2022
Last Updated: 23/01/2022
Man in hospital after being struck by thieves' getaway van in Ripon
The man, in his 40s, was struck by the vehicle as it left Morrisons at 6.40pm last night. Police are appealing for help tracking down the van and its occupants.
A man is recovering in hospital after being struck by a van driven by thieves at a Ripon supermarket.
The incident happened at 6.40pm last night at Morrisons.
According to North Yorkshire Police, a white utility van failed to stop after striking the unnamed man, who is in his 40s.
The extent of his injuries us now known.
A police statement said:
"The van did not stop at the scene and so we are appealing for information to help identify the vehicle and its occupants.
"Anyone who was in the area of Morrisons between 6.20pm and 6.50pm and has any dashcam or video footage, is asked to contact police.
"Dial 101, press 1 and pass information to the force control room, quoting reference number 12220012344."
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