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13

Aug 2020

Last Updated: 13/08/2020
Crime
Crime

Police appeal after naked man 'performs lewd act' in Knaresborough

by Calvin Robinson

| 13 Aug, 2020
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North Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal over a man spotted performing a 'lewd act' in Knaresborough.

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North Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal after receiving reports of a naked man performing a “lewd act” in Knaresborough.

Officers said the man was seen by a family walking who were through the grounds of Mother Shipton’s Cave at 4pm on Wednesday (August 12).

He was spotted by a member of the family standing on a hill and, seconds later, they realised he was performing a lewd act.




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A police statement said:

“On realising he had been seen, the naked man walked off into some bushes.
“The man is described as white, aged in his 60s, around six foot tall, of slim build, and possibly had grey hair.
“Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information that could assist the investigation, to contact them."


Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for PC Stephen Bromley, or email Stephen.bromley@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.