Assault outside Haxby cafe - did you witness it?

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 12:22

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

North Yorkshire police are appealing for witnesses to an altercation and assault near to Quinn's wine bar/Sainsbury's car park in Haxby.

It happened at approximately 8.30pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 and involved a man aged in his 60s and a woman in her 20s.

In particular, the police are appealing to a man and woman who shouted across to the couple at the time.

If you are the couple or witnessed the incident, please email Katie.Swift@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Katie Swift.

Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. Please quote reference 12240149717 when passing on information.

A man has been arrested in relation to the allegation and was released on bail conditions whilst enquiries into the assault continue.

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