Police launch appeal after man was sexually assaulted and robbed in Scarborough

The victim, a man in his 50s, was approached by a woman who struck up a conversation with him and offered him a drink while he was in a bus shelter under Spa Bridge. A police spokesperson said: “He reluctantly accepted the drink then lost consciousness and was sexually assaulted. The victim also had cash and belongings stolen from him including some artwork he was carrying.

"It is not known exactly when the incident took place, other than between Monday 10 August and Wednesday 26 August.

"The suspect is described as being a woman in her 30s wearing heavy makeup, with red streaks in her hair, she was wearing a long, black skirt and a black top with white markings on the sleeves.

"Following the incident, it is believed that a member of the public approached the victim while he was sat in a bus shelter and asked if he was ok. We are appealing for that person to come forward along with anyone else who may have come to the assistance of a man who may have appeared disorientated.

"We're also appealing to anyone who may have found a discarded wallet or artwork consisting of black and white pencil-drawn landscape scenes to get in touch.

"If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance: • Email: Laurie Simpson on [email protected] • Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’ - link below in the comments. • Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm “If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101. “Quote reference 12260166702 when providing information.”