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Police investigate disability hate crime in Harrogate

Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

Police are appealing for information about a hate crime that occurred on Walworth Avenue in Harrogate.

It happened at around 7:30pm on Thursday 2nd July, between Walworth Avenue and a ginnel that runs towards Knaresborough Road. 

It involved a woman described as being in her late 40s or early 50s with blonde hair, wearing sunglasses and a short-sleeve white top with sand-colour shorts and carrying a shopping bag.

The victim, who walks with a crutch due to a disability, was approached by the woman who verbally abused him, specifically targeting this disability, causing significant distress.

A police spokesperson said:

“We’re particularly appealing for information for anyone who witnessed anything, or may have CCTV or video doorbell coverage in the area.”

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, email: PC 724 Furnass on jodie.furnass@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Please quote reference 12260124395 when providing information.

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