Scarborough Police assault referred to Professional Standards Department

It's so the full circumstances about the incident can be investigated

Author: Karen LiuPublished 6th Sep 2021

North Yorkshire Police say the incident where two of its officers were assaulted on Friday has been referred to its Professional Standards Department.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday (3rd September) at around 9.10pm on Eastborough.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of assaulting two police officers who were carrying out enquiries.

North Yorkshire Police say the incident, part of which was filmed on a mobile phone and footage circulated online, has been referred to its Professional Standards Department as a matter of course so the full circumstances surrounding the incident can be investigated.

The force is urging anyone who witnessed the incident to call 101, select option 1 and quote reference number 12210194736.

The teenager has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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