Man sought after assault outside Whitby hotel

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Police are seeking a man in connection with an assault outside the George Hotel in Whitby on 12 September.

North Yorkshire Police have issued a photograph of a man they want to speak to following an assault outside the George Hotel in Baxtergate, Whitby, at 1.45am on 12 September. The victim was 'shouted at and spat at' during the assault.

A police spokesperson said: 'Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured as he may have information that will assist our investigation.'

Anyone with information is asked to email Brendan.Wilson-McGarry@northyorkshire.police.uk or phone 101. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. The quote reference number is 12260188868.

How it is being reported

• Man sought after assault outside hotel in Yorkshire coastal townPolice have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to following an assault outside a hotel in Whitby.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 20 Oct, 11:58
• Man sought after assault outside hotel in Yorkshire coastal townPolice have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to following an assault outside a hotel in Whitby.York Press · 20 Oct, 11:58

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