Appeal for Witnesses re Scarborough Assault

Appeal for Witnesses re Scarborough Assault

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted on Westway in Eastfield, Scarborough. They particularly want to trace a woman who tried to stop the assault.

It happened on Saturday 15 June 2019 between midnight and 00:30hrs in the area between the High Street shops and Holme Hill areas and resulted in the victim sustaining serious facial injuries.  A man and woman in their twenties have been arrested and released on police bail.

Several witnesses have already come forward however police are keen to speak to anyone else that witnessed this incident, in particular a female that intervened and possibly stopped the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Pete Day.  You can also email peter.day@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

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

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12190107397