Man was threatened with large kitchen knife on Westway, Eastfield

The altercation happened on Westway at 9pm on Saturday.

Officers say they are asking for the public’s help to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Paul O’Neill., quoting reference NYP-30052020-0597.

You can also email Paul.O’[email protected]

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

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