British Transport Police has put out an appeal to find a man in his 20’s following a report of a robbery at Knaresborough Train Station in September.
The man the police are looking for was described as 20 to 25 years old, of slim build and wearing a grey tracksuit top and bottoms. He was with a woman with blonde hair.
The robbery was reported between 6.25pm and 6.30pm on Saturday, September 25 on the Leeds bound platform.
A British Transport Police statement said:
“A man is reported to have been assaulted and had his bank card stolen. Officers are appealing for information from anyone who was in the area at the time.”
To report information contact the British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. Use the reference number 529 of 25/09/21.
Or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Appeal after man robbed at Knaresborough station
Police are appealing for information after a man was robbed at Knaresborough railway station.
The victim had his personal belongings, including his wallet, stolen at around 6.25pm on September 25.
The robbery followed an altercation with a group of people on the platform of the station.
A British Transport Police statement said:
“One man in the group is described as white, in his early twenties, of slim build and wearing a grey tracksuit top and bottoms.
“Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to assist their enquiries.
“Witnesses, or anyone with information, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 529 of 25/09/21.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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Woman sexually assaulted at Harrogate train station
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a sexual assault at Harrogate Station.
A woman waiting for a train was approached by a man who tried to strike up a conversation with her shortly after 7pm on Saturday August 7.
The woman turned away but the man continued to speak before sexually assaulting her.
British Transport Police said in a statement today:
“Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could help their investigation.”
If you recognise him, or have any information, you can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference number 567 of 07/08/21.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
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Harrogate services back on track after person hit by train
Harrogate services are back on track after a person was hit by a train this morning near Leeds.
Trains on the Northern line between York, Harrogate and Leeds as well as the LNER line between London and Leeds were cancelled.
The incident was first reported to British Transport Police (BTP) at 8am. Full service was restored shortly after 10am.
Paramedics also attended reports of a casualty on the tracks near Horsforth in Leeds and took the person to hospital.
BTP has since said it is not currently treating the incident as suspicious.
While the line is now clear, it is likely that there will continue to be disruption between Harrogate and Leeds for the rest of the day.
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British Transport Police (BTP) said in a statement:
“British Transport Police were called to the line in Leeds at 7.59am today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, and a person has been taken to a local hospital.
“This incident is not being treated as suspicious.”
National Rail said in a statement:
Drivers ‘dice with death’ at Starbeck level crossing“The emergency services have dealt with the incident between Horsforth and Leeds and all lines have reopened.
“Trains between Harrogate and Leeds may continue to be delayed, cancelled or revised whilst the service returns to normal.”
Drivers who try to beat the level crossing on Starbeck’s High Street have been told they are “dicing with death” and can expect to be fined.
British Transport Police said yesterday it has recorded 12 incidents at the crossing this month, so has put out a warning to anyone thinking of trying it.
Shocking video from the dash cam of a police car captured the moment a 4×4 driver ignored the signals and lowering barriers.
There are cameras at the crossing and BTP said it will increase patrols. It recorded two incidents in one day on both January 8 and January 14.
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Officers are investigating each incident and have said drivers can get points on their licence and a hefty fine as a result.
Inspector Andy Roberts said:
“Level crossing safety procedures are there for a reason.
“By trying to beat the system you risk your own lives and potentially the lives of passengers and the driver of the oncoming train.
“A fine and a few points on your licence is a lucky escape considering what the outcome can be if you dice with death on a level crossing.
“Have a little patience and wait until it’s safe to cross, it really isn’t worth risking your life in order to save a few minutes.”
Darren Lord, the route level crossing manager for Network Rail, said:
“There is simply no excuse to ignore the warning signs, lights and barriers at level crossings. Doing so is incredibly selfish and puts other people’s lives at risk, as well as your own.
“We’re working closely with the British Transport Police to investigate these incidents and we encourage anyone to report any instances of misuse at a level crossing to them.”
