Man arrested after disturbance in Harrogate

An object was reportedly thrown at a woman on Oxford Road.

Author: Harry LongPublished 20th Apr 2022

A man's been arrested following a disturbance in Harrogate.

Police were called to Oxford Road just before 7pm yesterday - after reports that an object had been thrown at a woman.

On arrival police were made aware of a further disturbance nearby on West Park.

A 39 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, a public order offence and two attempted robberies - after two other women reported a man had tried to take their mobile phones.

The man remains in custody.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.

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