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.
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Hide AdOfficers 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.
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