Man left with broken nose after collision with paraglider in Filey

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for the pilot to come forward

Author: Karen LiuPublished 28th Mar 2022

North Yorkshire Police is appealing to the pilot of a paraglider which was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Filey Brigg to come forward.

The victim was walking along Filey Country Park at around 6.30pm on Thursday 24th March when a paraglider collided with him, causing him to get a broken nose and smashing his glasses.

The glider was described as green and white in colour and was being piloted by a white man in his forties, who was wearing a green helmet and dark clothing.

Anyone who can assist police enquiries is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to Alastair Graham-Merrett. You can also email Alastair.graham-merrett@northyorkshire.police.uk

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220051316.

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