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04

Feb 2021

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Abuse for Harrogate key workers increasing

Published: 4 Feb 2021, 06:15 GMT

by Thomas Barrett

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Volunteers at Harrogate hospital say a small minority of "rude and unpleasant" people have been causing problems. North Yorkshire Police also say arrests on emergency personnel are up.

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Harrogate District Hospital and North Yorkshire Police staff have reported increased instances of abuse from members of the public.

The hospital tweeted yesterday that it has received "some really disappointing feedback" from volunteers offering free facemasks who say a small minority of "rude and unpleasant" people have been causing problems.

Volunteers at the hospital's mask station are on hand to ask visitors and patients to take off the mask they are wearing and put a clean one on, which they provide for free.

A hospital spokesperson added:

"The incidences are increasing but we really want to emphasise that it is a small minority of people and that we appreciate there may be questions and concerns about why we are asking people to wear a mask we provide when in hospital.
"It is for the safety of everyone and the volunteers are very happy to help anyone who may need some further advice and guidance. We just need to ensure this is done courteously."





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The trend was echoed by North Yorkshire Police which published figures last week that revealed 36 arrests were made in January following assaults on police, fire and ambulance personnel – an average of more than one a day. 

The figure has risen by 45% compared to the same period last year. 

They include physical assaults such as punches, kicks, biting, assaults with a weapon and spitting.