Second person arrested after two rough sleepers hospitalised in Scarborough irritant attack
North Yorkshire Police have released a further update on the incident in Scarborough this week, which left two rough sleepers hospitalised.
A second person has been arrested following an incident in Scarborough when a man and a woman who were sleeping rough had an irritant thrown over them.
A 41-year-old man from Leeds was arrested on July 16 and remains in custody at the time of writing.
The 34-year-old woman who was arrested yesterday (July 15) has been released on conditional police bail to allow further enquiries to be carried out.
A police spokesperson said: “Subsequent enquiries have led officers to believe that the attack was targeted rather than a random assault on rough sleepers.
“The victims are recovering from the attack and have no lasting injuries.
“Enquiries are continuing into the attack anyone with information who has not yet spoken to the police is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.
“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Quote reference 12260134286 when passing on information.”