Police seek Suzuki driver after Knaresborough hit and run

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a hit and run in Knaresborough.

In a statement issued today, police said the collision left a parked black VW Transporter van with “significant damage” estimated to cost £5,000.

It happened on Fisher Street on Friday, March 31 at 12.15pm.

Officers said a grey Suzuki SX4 car failed to stop after the incident. The statement added:

“Anyone with information about the Suzuki is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

“Officers are also urging any body shops that have recently been approached to repair a Suzuki SX4 with front-end damage to get in touch.”

You can email Ben.Robinson-Brockhill@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101 and quote reference 12230057691.

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Knaresborough car park in line for £30,000 resurfacing

A Knaresborough car park is set to undergo £30,000 resurfacing works.

Harrogate Borough Council has awarded a contract to Ripon-based AE Duffield and Sons to carry out the work at Fisher Street car park.

The 48-bay car park on Chapel Street is close to the town’s High Street and is open seven days a week.

The work will see the car park relined to offer 45 parking bays, three disabled parking bays, together with directional markings and yellow hatching.

The advertised contract added:

“The works will also involve the removal of the existing timber bin enclosure, with the formation of a new, due to its current dilapidated condition.”

According to the contract, work is expected to start on February 16 and last until February 22.

AE Duffield and Sons have also carried out similar work at Ripon Cathedral Car Park, where the company was awarded a £106,000 contract to resurface the site.

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