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Oct 2022
Last Updated: 21/10/2022
Police appeal for 'key witness' after Starbeck assault
Police are appealing for a teenage girl to come forward after a 19-year-old man was assaulted in Belmont Park.
Belmont Park in Starbeck.
Police have appealed for a key witness to come forward after a 19-year-old man was assaulted in Starbeck.
The man was attacked by four teenage boys while walking across Belmont Park towards Wentworth Close on August 31 between 4.30pm and 5pm. He had to go to hospital with an eye injury.
A teenage girl intervened in the assault and the teenagers walked away.
As part of an investigation into the assault, officers are appealing for the girl to come forward.
A North Yorkshire Police statement added:
“There is no further description of the suspects, but the victim recalls one of the teenage boys was carrying a blue tooth speaker at the time of the assault.
“As well as appealing for the key witness to get in touch, officers are also asking for any information or private CCTV footage that could help to identify the suspects.
“If you can help the investigation, please email jemma.grant@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Jemma Grant.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220156586 when providing details."
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