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03
Mar
Blind woman assaulted in Knaresborough
A blind woman was assaulted in Knaresborough earlier this month.
North Yorkshire Police today said the incident happened on Chestnut Drive on Friday, February 14, between 5.15pm and 5.30pm.
The force added the female victim, who is registered blind, was walking her dog on Boroughbridge Road.
She crossed the road near the roundabout that connects Boroughbridge Road and Chestnut Drive when she was approached by an unknown woman, who assaulted her.
Officers believe a man was walking his dog along Boroughbridge Road at the time and may have witnessed the incident. They are now appealing for the man to come forward to assist the investigation.
Today’s statement said:
We’re appealing to the dog walker and anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or motorists who may have caught the incident on dashcam footage, to get in touch.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email jemma.grant@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
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