15 Year Old Girl Grabbed by the Throat in Scarborough

Monday, 10 May 2021 15:19

By Matthew Pells

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information after a 15-year-old girl was assaulted in Scarborough.

The girl was walking with friends down Wreyfield Drive at 9.15pm on Sunday 9 May 2021 when she was approached by the offender.

The man initially shouted at the group and then approached the the girl and grabbed her around the throat. After assaulting the her, the man then left in the direction of Scalby Road.

Officers are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances of the incident and are appealing for information which will help to identify the man.

He is described as white, around six feet tall, of medium build and aged between 30 and 40-years-old. He has very short dark hair, was unshaven and was wearing a dark Nike hooded top with a white tick on the front, a dark jacket and black trousers.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to Paul O’Neill. You can also email Paul.O’Neill@northyorkshire.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 12210114653.