Witness appeal after a police officer is hit by a motorbike in Whitby

The officer was run over after stopping the motorcyclist on Tuesday

Author: Tom HailePublished 13th Jun 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses after an officer was run over in Whitby.

At around 1.05pm on Tuesday (11 June) an orange motorcross motorcycle, that had been driving around the Helredale Road, Larpool Crescent, Rohilla Close and St Peters Road areas, was stopped by police in an alleyway.

The motorcycle was then ridden towards and into a police officer who suffered bruising to their arms and legs.

Officers are appealing for information about the owner of the vehicle and the identity of the rider.

If you can help please email nathaniel.stott2@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Nathaniel Stott.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org

Please quote reference 12240103148 when passing on information.

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