Selby's police boss reassures public following attack on lone woman

The man in charge of policing in Selby's reassuring the public following an attack on a woman in the town.

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, Martin Wedgwood says they're working hard to identify suspects after a lone woman was punched in the face as she walked on Bright Walk on Monday evening.

He says it's an isolated incident - but confirmed they are stepping up patrols in the area.

Inspector Wedgewood took to Facebook last night to update people on the incident:

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