Police investigate assault involving a 90-year-old victim in Whitby

A neighbour, a man in his 60s, was also attacked by a female suspect

Author: Tom HailePublished 22nd Aug 2024

Police are appealing for information after a 90-year-old woman and her neighbour, a man in his 60s, were assaulted by a female suspect in Whitby.

The incident occurred yesterday (21st August) on Clark Yard near Church Street at about 2.30pm.

Officers say no injuries were suffered but they want to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw or heard anything that could assist our enquiries.

Please contact PC 354 Nathaniel Stott on nathaniel.stott2@northyorkshire.police.uk or alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Nathaniel Stott, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240151972 when passing on information.

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