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Last Updated: 06/05/2026
Crime
Crime

Police seek man after ‘sexual gestures’ made at Ripon bus station

by Flora Grafton

| 06 May, 2026
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Police would like to speak to this man.

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Police have issued a CCTV appeal following a public order incident in Ripon.

North Yorkshire Police this afternoon (May 6) said the incident occurred at Ripon bus station at around 5pm on April 9, when a man made “sexual gestures towards the victim”.

Officers are now trying to locate the man pictured as they believe he might have information that would assist their investigation.

Police added:

We’re particularly appealing for information about the man pictured in the image as we believe that he may have information that can help our investigation.

Please email gareth.skelton@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Gareth Skelton or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12260063451 when passing on information.

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