Arrest made in alleged racist abuse incident
Police in Scarborough have issued an update
Police in Scarborough say they will do 'all they can' to keep people safe - as a woman is in custody over reports she was shouting racist abuse at people in the town centre.
Officers say they were called to the incident on Saturday afternoon, where they located the 30 year old on Scalby Road.
Enquiries into what happened continue.
On social media, officers said: "A woman is in police custody after reports she was shouting racist abuse at people in Scarborough town centre.
"We received a call shortly after 2pm on Saturday 10 August. North Yorkshire Police officers attended immediately, and located a 30-year-old suspect at a nearby property on Scalby Road. She was arrested on suspicion of a racially/religiously aggravated public order offence, and affray, after furniture was thrown towards officers.
"She remains in custody at this time while enquiries continue.
"We know our communities in Scarborough don’t want division – no one should be fearful to leave the house, go to a place of worship, or carry out their daily routines.
"So we take pride in the fact that people are supporting one another, standing side-by-side with friends and neighbours against those trying to incite fear or commit crime.
"You have our full support, and we, along with our partners, will do all we can to keep you safe."