A woman has suffered serious leg injuries in a four-car collision near the entrance to Lightwater Valley Adventure Park.
The incident happened at the theme park on the A6108 near Ripon at around 4.35pm on Saturday, April 30. It involved a white BMW estate, a blue BMW, a grey Audi, a grey Mercedes Benz and a silver Suzuki car.
The woman, in the grey Audi, is receiving treatment at hospital. Other drivers and passengers received treatment for minor injuries.
The road remained closed until 8.20pm while the emergency services worked at the scene and carried out a full collision investigation.
North Yorkshire Police is asking anyone who saw the collision or recalls seeing any of the vehicles prior to the incident to get in touch. Officers are also appealing for any dash-cam footage that could assist with the investigation.
To offer information, email ben.prosser-waite@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Ben Prosser-Waite.
The reference number is 12220073181.
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Golf clubs stolen from vehicle in Harrogate
Police are appealing for information after a set of golf clubs was stolen from a vehicle in Harrogate.
The clubs, which were in a black Mizuno golf bag, were taken from Bilton Grove Avenue on Sunday, April 17 between 7pm and midnight.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today:
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“In particular, we are appealing for information about any CCTV footage or anybody who has sighted the Mizuno golf carry bag or golf clubs.”
Anyone with information can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Chloe Kinnear. You can also email chloe.kinnear@northyorkshire.police.uk
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220065288.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Jewellery stolen in Harrogate house burglaryJewellery has been stolen from a house in Harrogate.
Police in Harrogate are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened on Green Lane sometime between 3pm and 6pm last Saturday.
A North Yorkshire Police statement today said:
“During the incident a quantity of jewellery with great sentimental value was stolen.
“As part of ongoing enquiries, we need to hear from anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident and possibly noticed suspicious individuals or vehicles.
“In particular, anyone who was walking down the path between Green Lane and Rossett Drive.”
Anyone with information can email ruby.rutter@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option 2, and ask for Ruby Rutter.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220060386.
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Man suffers serious head injuries in minibus collision in Knaresborough
A man in his 70s suffered a serious head injury this morning when he was involved in a collision with a minibus on the A59 in Knaresborough.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement this afternoon that the pedestrian was taken to hospital. It added:
“He was conscious and breathing following the incident.”
The A59 remains closed between Bogs Lane in Harrogate and Long Walk in Knaresborough.
The incident occurred near Forest Lane Head at about 9.30am.
Diversions have been put in place while collision investigators examine the scene.
The police statement said:
“Witnesses or motorists with dash-cam footage are asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference NYP-31032022-0111.
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Police appeal after dogs chase sheep near Beckwithshaw
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after two dogs chased three sheep during lambing season near Beckwithshaw last week.
It took place on Thursday afternoon at around 2.50pm below the ruins of John of Gaunt’s castle, which is near Beaver Dyke Reservoirs.
A Dalmation dog, believed to be called Mabel, chased the ewes close to the public footpath.
A second black dog, which was medium-sized and believed to be called Parker, also joined in the chase.
Being in charge of a dog that worries sheep is a criminal offence.
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At this time of year, ewes are often heavily pregnant. Being chased by a dog can result in injury, suffering and even death.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who could assist the investigation.
They’d especially like to speak to a woman who was seen to be exercising a number of dogs in the area and also the owner of a black van which was parked in the parking area at the side of Pennypot Lane where the footpath to the reservoirs starts.
If anyone has information contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 select option 2 and ask to speak to PC Bill Hickson. You can also email bill.hickson@northyorkshire.police.uk – quote reference NYP-25032022-0069.
Police issue CCTV pics of 6 people after Harrogate assault*Update* – North Yorkshire Police has now identified the six individuals in the CCTV pictures and they are assisting officers with their investigation.
Police have issued CCTV images of six people – three men and three women, they would like to speak to following an assault in Harrogate.
The incident took place in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, February 13 at an unnamed bar on Cheltenham Parade.
A North Yorkshire Police press release tonight said:
“The incident involved a large group of people who were involved in an altercation, which resulted in a number of people in the bar being assaulted and receiving injuries.
“Despite enquiries with neighbouring police forces, the identity of the people captured in the CCTV images remains outstanding.
“Therefore, detectives from Harrogate criminal investigation department are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the people in the images, as they believe they hold important information which will help the investigation.”
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Police urged anyone who recognises the people in the images, or who has any information regarding the incident, to contact them by calling 101, selecting option 2 and asking to speak to Detective Constable 604 Naomi Harris.
You can also email naomi.harris@northyorkshire.police.uk.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12220025651 when passing on information.
Masked thieves attempt to take cash machine from Harrogate shopFour masked men broke into a Harrogate shop and attempted to remove a cash machine in the early hours of this morning.
The Co-op store at the junction of Skipton Road and Bilton Lane was targeted at around 2.35am.
The Stray Ferret reported the break-in this morning. Now North Yorkshire Police has released further details.
It said thieves broke through the front door and attempted to remove the ATM. When this failed, they stole cash from inside the shop.
Police were alerted by store security and sent officers to the scene, supported by a National Police Air Service helicopter.
Eyewitnesses said the men left in a small, dark car — possibly a Volkswagen Golf — and made off towards New Park roundabout. Despite attempts to trace the thieves, there were no further sightings of the car.
Now, detectives are appealing for more witnesses and CCTV footage to help their investigations. They have asked anyone living near the Co-op or along Skipton Road who has CCTV or a doorbell camera to check for footage of a small dark car leaving the area around that time. Drivers with dash cams are also asked to check their footage.
Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, selection option one and speak to the force control room, or email tom.baker@northyorkshire.police.uk, quoting reference 12220041651. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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CCTV appeal for four men following attempted theft at Harrogate iStore
Police have released CCTV images of four men they want to identify following an attempted theft at the Harrogate iStore.
According to a statement by North Yorkshire Police today, the four men tried to steal items from the Apple retailer on James Street but failed.
It added they ran along James Street towards Princess Street.
The incident took place in December. No precise date has been given.
If you recognise any of them men or have information to assist the investigation you can contact the police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Brendon Frith or contact the officer direct at Brendon.Frith@northyorkshire.police.uk.
To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The reference number is 12210255167.
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Arsonists attempt to set fire to Ripon Cathedral
Arsonists attempted to set fire to Ripon Cathedral this morning.
North Yorkshire Police, which was alerted to the incident at 10.40am, is appealing for information.
Nobody was injured and no damage was caused. No further details have been released.
A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said:
“We were alerted to a suspected attempted arson incident at Ripon Cathedral at around 10.40am today. Thankfully there were no injuries and no damage caused.
“An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”
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The cathedral, which is celebrating its 1,350th anniversary this year, was open as normal this afternoon.
A spokesperson confirmed firefighters were called this morning after smoke was smelt inside the building. The spokesperson added:
“We have been asked not to give any more details while investigations are ongoing.”
Inside the cathedral, pictured this afternoon.
Police asked anyone with information to email sarah.hargreaves@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously via its website or by calling 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12220031515.
Man exposes himself at Harrogate’s RHS Harlow Carr
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man exposed himself at Harrogate’s RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
According to a statement by North Yorkshire Police today, the man exposed himself to members of the public in the gardens at about 2.40pm on Tuesday last week.
The gardens are frequently used by children and families.
Police described the man as white, in his 40s and having a pale complexion. They added he has an athletic build with dark/grey cropped hair. They said:
“On the day of this incident the man was seen wearing a tight fitting baseball cap, blue baggy trousers or short and dark shoes.”
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If you saw the man or have any other information, you can contact the police by emailing ryan.rudd@northyorkshire.police.uk or calling 101, pressing option 2 and asking for PC 791 Rudd.
If you’d rather remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12220022840.