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Apr 2021
Last Updated: 26/04/2021
Security guard racially assaulted in Harrogate
Two men approached the guard on Oxford Street at 10.30pm on Thursday. A man in his 20s was arrested but later released.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a security guard was racially assaulted in Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police said today two men approached the guard on Oxford Street, who was assaulted but not injured, at 10.30pm on Thursday.
A man in his 20s was arrested but subsequently released from custody under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.
A police statement said:
"Officers are keen to hear from members of the public who intervened to try to protect the victim, and anyone else with information about the incident on Oxford Street.
"In particular, we are appealing for information from the outstanding members of the public whom have been identified through enquiries, who intervened and prevented further attacks."
Both men are described as white. One had what police describe as 'distinctive long, black curly/wavy hair'.
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Anyone with information can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Matt Carling. You can also email matt.carling@northyorkshire.police.uk
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number NYP-22042021-0527.
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