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Last Updated: 19/05/2025
Crime
Crime

Harrogate man admits making ‘abusive gestures’ at security cameras

by Flora Grafton

| 19 May, 2025
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York Magistrates Court. Credit: North Yorkshire Police

A Harrogate man admitted to pursuing a course of behaviour that amounted to harassment on Saturday (May 17).

Paul Nicholson, of Grove Park Lane, pleaded guilty to harassment without violence at York Magistrates Court.

According to court documents, Nicholson harassed a named man between September 2 and October 6 last year in Knaresborough.

Nicholson directed abusive language and gestures at the victim and also used foul language towards the man's security cameras, knowing he would see it.

The 51-year-old also interfered with the complainant’s security cameras, court documents add.

The case was adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

Nicholson will be sentenced at Harrogate Magistrates Court on July 17. 

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