North Yorkshire Police give update on arrests following national disorder
Four people have been charged - and another released on bail - following incidents in York and Scarborough
Following incidents in York and Scarborough, North Yorkshire Police have confirmed four people have been charged - and another released on bail.
Officers have released an update following a week of disorder up and down the country.
They're urging everyone to 'think twice' before sharing what you read on social media, and say that they are 'fully committed' to preventing any potential disorder in our part of the world.
Police also say they 'do not underestimate' the impact that the past few weeks has had on our local communities, and have committed to a 'united and robust' policing response across York and North Yorkshire.
Arrests and charges
A number of people have been arrested and charged in connection with the disorder.
In Scarborough, police arrested an 18-year-old man on Roscoe Street back on August 8th.
He was taken to custody, and charged with racially/religiously aggravated harassment, having an article with intent to destroy/damage property, and obstructing/resisting a constable in the execution of their duty - and yesterday (10 August), he pleaded guilty to all of the offences at York Magistrates Court.
He has been remanded in custody until Tuesday 20 August.
Another suspect was arrested in connection with the same incident, and has been released on bail - as investigations into what happened continue.
They add a third man might be able to also help with their investigations.
In York, on the evening of Wednesday 7 August, three men aged 19, 22, and 22, were arrested in Fawcett Street.
They were charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, remanded in custody, and appeared at York Magistrates Court on Friday.
The 19-year-old pleaded guilty.
All three were remanded in custody, and will appear at York Crown Court later this month.
Online disinformation
North Yorkshire Police say that online disinformation 'has been a significant factor in the violence seen nationally'.
You are being urged to 'think twice' about what you read online, and the force add that those responsible for the recent criminality witnessed across the country do not represent the values of our communities.
They say it has been 'heartening to witness how people are coming together to support one another and their local police forces during these challenging times'.
Their work continues to tackle crime and keep our streets safe.
If you have any information or intelligence to share, you can do so by calling 101.