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    Sept

    Last Updated: 08/09/2026
    Crime
    Crime

    Police appeal after sexual assault in Harrogate

    by Ellie McKinnell

    | 08 Sept, 2026
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    The victim was walking through The Stray.

    Police are appealing for information after a reported incident of sexual assault in Harrogate.

    IN a statement today (September 8), North Yorkshire Police said sexual assault by touching happened at around 8.30pm on Sunday, September 6 on the Stray.

    The victim was walking along the Stray, between Knaresborough Road and Wetherby Road, when a man assaulted her while running past. He then continued in the direction of Wetherby Road.

    The suspect is described as a white man with a skinny build, tall, wearing shorts, a blue/green running jacket and a white baseball cap.

    Police would like to hear from anyone who has information about the suspect or who was in the area at the time.

    You can contact the police through the North Yorkshire Police website or by emailing Sarah.Moore@northyorkshire.police.uk.

    If you are unable to use these options, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 957 Moore. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.

    Quote reference 12260175247 when providing information.

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