Police seek woman after dog attacks man in Harrogate town centre

Police have appealed for help identifying a woman after a “dangerously out of control” dog attacked a man in Harrogate town centre.

The man had to go to hospital after the dog attacked him.

North Yorkshire Police this morning issued a photo of the dog and a woman it wants to speak to.

The force said in a statement:

“We want to speak to this woman after a man needed to go to hospital due to injuries caused by a dangerously out of control dog.

“The dog also tried to attack the victim’s dog.

“The victim was knocked over when the dog rushed him. He suffered an injury to his hip and hand which resulted in a hospital visit.”

The incident happened outside Holland & Barrett on Cambridge Street in Harrogate at 4.40pm on Monday, September 23.

The statement added:

“We’d like to hear from you if you recognise the woman in this image, as we believe she may have information that could help the investigation.

“Anyone with any information is asked to email asa.donovan@northyorkshire.police.uk or call us on 101 and ask for PC 1841 Donovan.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Quote reference number 12230180734.

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Boy, 16, arrested after teenager beaten-up at Hornbeam Park

A boy has been arrested after a youth was beaten-up at Hornbeam Park in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police today appealed for witnesses to the attack, which happened at Hornbeam Park railway bridge at about 3pm on Monday 23 October.

According to police, a victim in his mid-teens was assaulted by two suspects.

A force statement added:

“He was punched a number of times and needed medical treatment.

“One boy, aged 16 from the Harrogate area, was arrested in connection with the assault. He has been released on bail while enquiries continue.”

Anyone with information can email Ruby.Rutter@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101 and ask for PC511 Rutter.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The incident number is 12230201575.

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Police continue investigation into Ilke Homes factory theft

Police are continuing an investigation into a break-in at Ilke Homes’ factory at Flaxby.

The modular housebuilder, which employed 1,150 staff, entered liquidation this month. Nearly all staff lost their jobs.

Thieves stole “a large amount of equipment” from the factory off the junction 47 of A1(M) on August 19 – just two days after it had been auctioned by administrators to realise the value of assets on behalf of creditors.

In a report, AlixPartners, which handled the administration, said it had filed an insurance claim over the incident.

It added that the suspects had cut through “several secured gates to enter with various vehicles” and refused to leave despite police attendance and “continued to breach the buildings on site”.

Administrators said they were forced to increase security at the site after the trespassers had left on August 20 after being served an eviction notice.

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This included an agreement with North Yorkshire Police for two officers to remain at the factory for additional support.

AlixPartners said a claim with the company’s insurance provider “remains ongoing” and an update will be given during the liquidation process.

The Stray Ferret asked North Yorkshire Police whether any arrests had been made in connection with the break-in.

A statement from police said:

“The investigation is ongoing and the appeal for witnesses still stands.”

It comes as Ilke Homes, which was founded in 2018, was placed in liquidation this month owing £320 million in debts.

According to its report, AlixPartners estimated that HMRC, employees and unsecured credits are likely to receive no money.

Police and fire HQ evacuated after person hands in grenades

North Yorkshire’s police and fire service headquarters was evacuated when a member of the public handed in a box of grenades yesterday.

The unnamed person is believed to have found the grenades while clearing their house, North Yorkshire Police said in a brief statement today.

When they were handed in to reception, staff were told to leave the Alverton Court building at Northallerton and bomb disposal experts called in.

The statement does not give further details on how the mix-up occurred other than to say they believed the grenades were handed in “in good faith”.

Staff returned to their desks more than two hours later.

Between 400 and 500 staff from North Yorkshire Police transferred from the previous headquarters at Newby Wiske Hall to Alverton Court in 2017 in a £7 million move. The building was previously home to the Rural Payments Agency.

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Here is the police statement in full.

“The headquarters of North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Northallerton was evacuated at around 1.50pm on the afternoon of Friday 27 October.

“In good faith, a member of the public handed a box of what were believed to be grenades, found during a house clearance, into the police station reception.

“North Yorkshire Police evacuated the building, put a cordon in place to protect staff and members of the public, and contacted the army’s explosive ordnance disposal team.

“The EOD team arrived and removed the items, and staff were able to return to the building. No-one was injured during the incident that concluded at around 3.45pm.”

Ripon drink driver banned after police chase near Harrogate

A drunk driver from Ripon who failed to stop for police in a village near Harrogate has been banned from driving for 14 months.

Jonathan Michael Peter Harrison, 42, of Risplith, near Ripon, led officers on a pursuit along winding, wet country roads in Killinghall.

He was arrested after his manner of driving caught the eye of officers on patrol in Killinghall in the early hours of November 26 last year.

According to North Yorkshire Police, Harrison failed to stop when requested and drove his pick-up erratically along country roads for about 20 minutes. His vehicle finally came to a stop when he drove onto the driveway of a farm.

He refused to get out and officers had to use force to extract him. He smelled of alcohol, was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred.

He refused to provide a breath test at the scene and was taken to hospital to be checked over, where he agreed to provide a specimen of blood that showed his alcohol level to be almost 50 percent over the legal limit.

He was charged with drink driving, driving without due care and attention, failing to stop for a police officer and obstructing a police officer.

He pleaded guilty to all offences and was sentenced on Thursday this week.

Investigating Officer, PC Lewis Grainge of North Yorkshire Police’s specialist operations unit, said:

“Mr Harrison put other road users in danger through his drunk and erratic driving. The result is that he has now lost his licence and must take an extended driving test.

“He had no consideration for other members of the public using the roads or those living in the residential areas in which he drove through. It was fortunate that no-one was injured during this incident and Mr Harrison facing more serious charges.”

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Police investigate death following industrial accident at farm

North Yorkshire Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the death of a 28-year-old man in an industrial accident at a farm at Moor Monkton, in the Harrogate district. 

The man, from Northallerton, was servicing a telehandler machine when the incident occurred at around 10.40am on Thursday, October 19. 

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: 

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the coroner in due course.
“Anyone with information about the incident can make a report to North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference number 12230198599.”

A HSE spokesperson added:

“We are aware of this incident and assisting the North Yorkshire Police investigation.”

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29 sheep stolen from field near Pateley Bridge

A total of 29 sheep have been stolen from a field near Pateley Bridge.

The sheep were taken from land next to Duck Street Lane at Greenhow between Tuesday October 10 and October 22, North Yorkshire Police said today.

Officers appealed for witnesses and information, particularly any suspicious movements of wagons or farm vehicles with trailers in the area.

Duck Street Lane

They urged anyone with information to dial 101 and ask for Dave Mackay or to email David.mackay@northyorkshire.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference number 12230201258.

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Woman racially abused in Harrogate Tesco Express

Police have issued an appeal to find a woman who was racially abused at Tesco Express in Harrogate.

It happened at around 10am on Thursday, October 19, at the store on Cambridge Road.

Officers said a woman was reported as being racially abusive and aggressive towards an Asian woman, who is yet to come forward and report the incident.

The suspect is described as a white woman, about 5ft 6, with dark brown shoulder length hair.

A North Yorkshire Police statement added:

“Officers are appealing for information to help identify the victim of this abuse and to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Jacob.higgins@northyorkshire.police.uk

“You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Jacob Higgins.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230198588.”

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Police CCTV appeal after man glassed at Montey’s in Harrogate

Police have appealed for help finding a man they want to speak to following a serious assault in Harrogate town centre.

A man was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being assaulted with a glass at Montey’s on The Ginnel.

The incident happened at 1am on Sunday, September 3.

North Yorkshire Police first issued a CCTV image of a man they wanted to contact on September 18.

Officers today renewed the appeal. The force said in a statement:

“If you recognise the man in the image or have any information that could help please email Sam.Clarke2@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Sam Clarke.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Please quote reference number 12230166084 when passing on information.”

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Man arrested following Ripon burglary

A man has been arrested following a burglary in the Ripon area.

Matthew Segger, 35, from Darlington, was wanted in connection with an incident in August this year.

North Yorkshire Police had appealed for information about his whereabouts last week.

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