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    Last Updated: 02/03/2026
    Crime
    Crime

    Police investigate racist comments in Ripon

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 02 Mar, 2026
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    Officers on the beat.

    Police have launched an investigation after a man made racist comments towards a woman in Ripon.

    North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at 6.15pm on February 23 on Holmefield Road and Russell Dixon Square, which is just off Harrogate Road.

    Officers said it involved the man making racist comments towards the woman in the street.

    A police statement said:

    If you have any information or know anyone who may have witnessed this incident please get in touch.

    Please email 000518@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 518, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

    Please quote reference 12260033699 when passing on information.

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