Police are appealing for dashcam footage of a serious collision on the edge of the Harrogate district.
A woman in a green 12-reg Mazda broke several bones and was hospitalised for five days.
The crash happened at 9.20am on Tuesday, March 14 at Leathley Lane near Castley Lane.
According to North Yorkshire Police, three other vehicles were involved: a white 21-reg Ford Transit van, a grey 21-reg Hyundai Ioniq and a grey 10-reg Skoda Roomster.
The stretch of road was closed for several hours while officers investigated and vehicles were recovered.
A police statement said:
“We’re appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicles involved prior to the collision, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
“In particular, we’re appealing for motorists in the area at the time who may have relevant dashcam footage of the collision itself or of any of the vehicles involved prior to the incident.”
You can email Megan.Smith1@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Megan Smith.
Quote reference number 12230046167.
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Police seek brick-throwing Ripon boys
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about a group of boys throwing bricks at a window in Ripon.
In a media release issued today, police said the “criminal damage incident” took place on Aismunderby Road at about 4.45pm yesterday.
The release said:
“Several teenagers threw a brick at a property window. The teenagers were described as approximately 12 to 14 years old.”
Anyone with information can email gareth.skelton@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2, and ask for Gareth Skelton.
Or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Quote reference number 12230057881.
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Police issue CCTV appeal to find man after Knaresborough assault
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for help to to identify a man captured on CCTV as part of an investigation into shoplifting and assault.
The force issued a statement this afternoon, which said:
“Officers would like to speak to him about a number of shop thefts in the Knaresborough area, including one at the One Stop shop on March 7 when a member of shop staff was also assaulted.
“They believe he may have information that could assist the investigation.”
Anyone who can help identify him is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, and pass information for incident number 12230042029.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Bogus police seize boy’s electric scooter in Bilton
Two bogus police officers mounted a pavement in an unmarked car before seizing a boy’s electric scooter in Bilton yesterday.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement this evening it was investigating the “disturbing incident”, which happened at 7.20pm last night as the teenager was pushing the scooter.
The statement added”
“It has caused a great deal of distress and anger both to him and his family.
“Despite extensive enquiries including a trawl of CCTV in the area, the suspects have yet to be tracked down.
“Checks are being carried out with neighbouring police forces in case the offenders have travelled into North Yorkshire.”
Both suspects are described as white, medium build, with tattooed arms, and wearing black police-style clothing including combat trousers.
The are believed to have been driving either a black Ford Mondeo or Ford Focus.
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Police said patrols in the area “have been stepped while the investigation continues”.
They appealed to anyone with information, dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage to report it urgently on the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, option 1.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Cimestoppers on 0800 555111 or by making an online report.
Quote reference number 12230049556.
Boy, 15, robbed by men in balaclavas on the Stray in HarrogateA 15-year-old boy was left shaken after being robbed by two men wearing balaclavas on the Stray in Harrogate.
Two men stole the boy’s beige tote bag containing spare clothes, a black North Face puffer jacket and wireless headphones.
North Yorkshire Police today issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident, which happened on Milton Way between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday.
It said in a statement:
“The boy did not suffer any injuries but was left very shaken by the incident.
“Witnesses or anyone who recalls suspicious behaviour in the area on Saturday evening are urged to come forward.”
The suspects are described as about 6ft tall, muscular builds, dark clothing including black puffer jackets with furry hoods. Both were wearing balaclavas.
Milton Way on the Stray leads to Leeds Road.
They ran off towards the Tewit Well area of Leeds Road.
Anyone that assist the investigation can email elizabeth.parry@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Elizabeth Parry.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230044608.
Woman’s lip needs stitches after being hit in face in Harrogate barPolice have launched an appeal for witnesses after a woman was hit in the face in a Harrogate nightclub.
The female, in her 20s, received a large cut to her lip that required several stitches.
The incident happened at Revolucion de Cuba on Parliament Street on December 10.
North Yorkshire Police, which issued the appeal today, said the assault has only recently been reported “due to the distress and anxiety that the victim felt following the incident”.
It added the victim had “bravely allowed us to share a photograph of her injury” to aid the appeal.
According to police, the assault happened at about midnight as the victim went to retrieve her coat from behind a chair in the upstairs area of the club. Shortly after the attack, a group of woman spoke to the victim.
Investigating officer, PC Sylvia Matla said:
“I am appealing to the group of women to come forward along with any witnesses who saw what happened or can help us identify the suspect.
“This attack caused the victim apprehension and distress but more importantly, anxiety causing her fear of reporting this incident to the police for some time. I would like to reassure anyone who is the victim of crime, that North Yorkshire Police will investigate all crimes regardless of the time passed since it happened.”
If you have information you can email Sylvia.Matla@northyorkshire.police.uk or call her by dialling 101, selecting option 2, and asking to speak to her.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230024522.
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Boy, 16, arrested for attempted murder in Harrogate
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Harrogate early this morning.
Police were called to a home on Claro Road at 12.15am after a man in his teens received what officers have described as “significant injuries”.
A North Yorkshire Police statement this evening added the man was taken to hospital by paramedics and continues to receive treatment.
The statement added his family are being supported by specially trained officers and urged people to respect their privacy.
The boy was arrested at 12.25pm and remains in police custody.
There was a heightened police presence in the area around Claro Road today.
Detective Inspector Nichola Holden said:
“We know local residents are likely to be concerned by this incident and I hope the quick arrest of a suspect will go some way to reassure them.
“We believe this to be an isolated event with both teenagers known to each other and we are carrying out a full investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding it.”
“Several witnesses have been spoken to or interviewed by officers investigating this incident and we are confident we have spoken to everyone we need to. However, if you have any other information which you feel may be relevant, please contact police as soon as possible.”
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The police statement added:
“We know many people may wish to comment on this incident, especially on social media, we do ask speculation is avoided as not only can this be detrimental to the investigation but can also cause upset to the family and friends of the victim at this deeply upsetting time.”
Police urged anyone with information to call 101 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference 1223001009.
Woman robbed and sexually assaulted in HarrogateNorth Yorkshire Police has said it is stepping-up patrols in a Harrogate suburb after a woman was robbed and sexually assaulted last night.
The woman was attacked while walking in the Bogs Lane area, which is off Knaresborough Road.
She sustained facial injuries and is receiving support from specially trained officers.
A police statement today said:
“It happened at around 8.30pm when the victim was approached by a man on a lane near to the tennis field who stole her jacket and mobile phone and sexually assaulted her.
“The suspect is described as tall and was wearing dark coloured clothing including black jogging trousers, a black puffa jacket, brown boots and had a large ring on his finger. Following the assault he ran off in the direction of Starbeck High Street.”
The statement added officers were “carrying out extensive enquiries including CCTV and house-to-house enquiries”. It added people may see an increased police presence in the Bogs Lane area.
Police are also appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or saw anything suspicious people to contact them.
They urged anyone who lives in Bogs Lane, Allotment Gardens, Hillbank View or the approaches to Bogs Lane who has doorbell or private CCTV cameras that may have captured the suspect or the incident to get in touch.
Dial 101 and ask for Harrogate CID, quoting reference number 12230028839.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Police seek hit and run driver after scooter rider hurt in Harrogate
Police are appealing for information after a crash in Harrogate in which a vehicle failed to stop.
North Yorkshire Police said this morning a black Lambretta scooter and a red 4×4 style vehicle were involved in a crash between 9.45am and 10am on on Saturday.
It occurred on Skipton Road near the Empress roundabout.
A police statement said:
“The red vehicle failed to stop at the scene and continued towards the Empress roundabout.
“The rider of the scooter suffered injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.”
It urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward.
You can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC1282 BURGESS. You can also email 001282@northyorkshire.police.uk.
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230016678.
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Dumper truck stolen in Ripon building site burglary
Burglars using a low loader are believed to be responsible for a building site burglary in Ripon yesterday.
North Yorkshire Police today urged people to report any suspicious activity in the College Road area of the city following the burglary, which happened at about 10.15pm last night.
Thieves took a mini yellow dumper truck from the site and broke into a container to steal tools.
A police statement today said:
“It’s likely the suspects were travelling in a vehicle with a trailer or in a low loader.
“If anyone heard or saw anything that could assist the investigation, please email robert.howe@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, option 2, and ask for Robert Howe.
“Information can also be supplied anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
The crime reference number is 12230013848.
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