Police launch investigation after PCSO assaulted in Knaresborough

Police have launched an investigation after a police community support officer was assaulted in Knaresborough.

The incident happened around 3pm on Tuesday (July 25) in Knaresborough Market Place.

Officers from North Yorkshire Police said they have arrested a young man in connection with the assault.

He has since been released on bail while enquiries are conducted.

A police statement added:

“Officers are appealing for witnesses or footage which could help with this investigation.

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

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

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

“Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230138428.”

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Teen girl referred to youth panel after Harrogate McDonald’s police attack

A teenager has been referred to a youth outcomes panel after two police officers suffered serious injuries at McDonald’s in Harrogate.

The police community support officers from Harrogate’s neighbourhood policing team were called to McDonald’s on Cambridge Road on April 1.

They were responding to reports that three girls, aged 13,14 and 15, had entered despite being banned due to anti-social behaviour earlier in the evening.

According to police, the group refused to leave when asked by officers and trouble flared at around 7pm.

One of the PCSOs suffered a suspected broken nose and the other sustained tissue damage to the cheek. Both received hospital treatment.

The three girls were arrested and bailed pending further investigation.

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North Yorkshire Police today revealed one of the girls has been referred to a youth outcomes panel.

The panel, which is a partnership between police, North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service and York Youth Offending Team, decides what action, if any, is most appropriate to pursue.

The panel encourages a restorative approach with victims and looks to address the causes of the young person’s offending.

The two other girls remain on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

Girls aged 13, 14 and 15 bailed after McDonald’s police attack

Three teenage girls arrested after two police officers suffered serious injuries at McDonald’s in Harrogate on Friday night have been released on bail pending further enquires.

The police community support officers from Harrogate’s neighbourhood policing team were called to the McDonald’s on Cambridge Road following reports that the girls, aged 13,14 and 15, had entered despite being banned due to anti-social behaviour earlier in the evening.

The group refused to leave when asked by officers and trouble flared at around 7pm.

One of the PCSOs suffered a suspected broken nose and the other sustained tissue damage to the cheek. Both received hospital treatment.

Detective Constable Amy Sharrad, who is leading on the investigation, today thanked people who had given information. She added:

“We are aware of some footage circulating on social media of the incident, and would ask that those who have posted footage to contact us as soon as possible with any information.”

Anyone who has any information that can assist the investigation can email Detective Constable Amy Sharrad at amy.sharrad@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

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