Appeal after youngster assaulted in Scarborough

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about an assault that occurred in Scarborough.

It happened between 2.30pm and 3pm on Saturday 26 March 2022 and involved a group of about eight youths who approached another young person before two of them assaulted him.

It happened in the area of Longwestgate and Springfield, and the suspects then headed off in the direction of Eastborough towards Foreshore.

We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, we are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything during this time or have CCTV in the relevant areas.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 390 Scott Sunderland. You can also email [email protected]

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

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220051505