Police Appeal After Violent Incident and Dog Attack in Scarborough

Monday, 29 January 2024 12:33

Police in Scarborough are appealing for witnesses following a violent attack on Dale Edge, Eastfield that spilled out into the street.

It happened just after 4pm on the afternoon of Saturday 27 January.

A man approached the gate of a property and began shouting threats of violence to the people inside.

This caused a fight that spilled out onto a public footpath where a man was assaulted and attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier dog.

There were a number of people in the area at the time and police are appealing for them to come forward.

The suspect was wearing a black top and grey trousers and the bull terrier dog appeared to have brindle colouring with a white neckline.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident is asked to contact the police.

Please email james.moody@northyorkshire.police.uk with any information.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240016493.

The victim suffered minor injuries to their face and arm.

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