Man, 23, arrested in connection with Whitby attack

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack involving a man and a woman at Calla Beck and Eastside Park.

He has been released under investigation in connection with the assault.

Officers are asking for the public's help to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident at about 4pm on Monday, July 20.

The suspect has been described as wearing a dark tracksuit and a baseball cap, and the victim had blonde hair and was wearing a parka coat with a fur hood.

Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for 1141.

You can also email [email protected], quoting reference number 12200123951.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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