Appeal to locate assault victim who was punched in the face in Scarborough

By Louise Perrin
Published 3rd Oct 2022, 14:28 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2022, 14:28 BST
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North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal to find the victim of an assault which took place in Scarborough.

Police have questioned two teenagers in connection with an assault and are now trying to trace the victim.

The incident, which happened in the alleyway between Huntriss Row and Vernon Road, near McDonald’s, at some point during the six-weeks holidays, was filmed and posted on Facebook.

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It shows one teenage boy grab the victim by the throat, then another teenage boy punch the victim in the side of the face.

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal to locate an assault victim who was punched in the face in ScarboroughNorth Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal to locate an assault victim who was punched in the face in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal to locate an assault victim who was punched in the face in Scarborough

Both suspects have been interviewed and have been released under investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, including the identity of the victim, should email [email protected]

Alternatively call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Megan Campbell.

Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220169946.