BREAKING NEWS: Man due in court after serious assault in Scarborough
A police helicopter was used in the search for the 23 year-old on Friday night.
Last updated 12th Dec 2021
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Scarborough. The incident took place on Falsgrave Road at 11.30pm on Friday night (10 December 2021)
Police were contacted by members of the public, who were reporting an on-going assault, involving a man and a woman.
Officers attended immediately, but the male suspect had fled from the scene of the incident. A number of police resources, including the police helicopter, were tasked with searching for the suspect.
A 23-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning (11 December). He was this morning charged and has been remanded in police custody.
He's due to appear in court tomorrow.
Police are keen to stress there is no wider threat to the local community and are requesting the public’s assistance, to help establish the full circumstances. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information should contact police.Please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to DC 1933 Amy Milner. You can also email amy.milner@northyorkshire.police.uk - please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12210258600.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.