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Apr 2022
Police confirm 39-year-old man arrested after West Park attempted robberies
Police have confirmed that a 39-year-old man has been arrested following two attempted robberies on Harrogate’s West Park.
The Stray Ferret reported yesterday that officers were called to the area near the parade of shops, close to the junction with Tower Street, where witnesses said a man had attempted to mug several people.
Officers said two woman reported a man had tried to take their mobile phones.
A local resident called police after hearing one of the victims screaming for help on West Park.
Two police cars, two vans and an ambulance were at the scene shortly after 7pm.
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Officers added there were also reports that an object had been thrown at a woman on Oxford Road.
North Yorkshire Police confirmed this afternoon that a 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of two attempted robberies, assault and a public order offence.
A police statement said:
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