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Last Updated: 19/08/2026
Crime
Crime

Police appeal for information after 'broken nose' assault in Ripon

by John Grainger

| 19 Aug, 2026
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Photo: North Yorkshire Police.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about an assault in Ripon.

The incident happened at around 4pm on Sunday, August 2 on Skellbank, and involved an altercation between two men. As a result of the incident, one of the men sustained a suspected broken nose.

In a social media post, North Yorkshire Police said:

We’re appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward with information.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is urgd to email Gareth.Skelton@northyorkshire.police.uk or visit the 'Tell us about' page of the North Yorkshire Police website and click on 'An existing case or report'.

Live chat is also available on the website from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. 

If unable to use any of these options, people with relevant information can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, or if they wish to remain anonymous, they can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via its website.

The reference 12260148688 should be quoted when providing information.

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