Appeal after public order incident near Scarborough

It happened in East Ayton on Sunday afternoon.

Author: Jon BurkePublished 18th Jan 2022

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information in relation to a public order incident that occurred in East Ayton, Scarborough.

The incident occurred inside the SPAR on Main Street, between 3:40pm and 4pm on Sunday 16 January 2022.

A man and woman had a heated verbal exchange.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, officers are appealing for information as to exactly what has been said by each party.

Were you in SPAR between these times? Did you hear or see anything?

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 237 Glen Coates.

You can also email Glen.Coates2@northyorkshire.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 12220008642.

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