Witness appeal after 'violent incident' in Scarborough

Scarborough Police are appealing for witnesses and information about a violent incident involving two men and a woman.

Author: Karen LiuPublished 23rd Dec 2020

Scarborough Police are appealing for witnesses and information about a violent incident involving two men and a woman.

It happened on the corner of Longwestgate and Cross Street at around 5.45pm on Tuesday (22 December).

Police say when they arrived two minutes after it had been reported, the people involved had left the scene where blood was found on the ground.

Officers say detailed enquiries, including checks with the ambulance service and hospitals, have so far yet to identify the men and the woman.

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

In particular, they are appealing for information about any people or vehicles seen in the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for James Broadbent. You can also email james.broadbent2@northyorkshire.pnn.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 12200243345.

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