North Yorkshire Police launch investigation after disabled man subjected to hate crime in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a hate crime incident that occurred in the Harrogate area.
The incident happened at about 7.30pm on Thursday, July 2, between Walworth Avenue and a ginnel that runs towards Knaresborough Road.
The victim, who uses a crutch due to a disability, was approached by a woman, who verbally abused him and specifically targeted his disability.
The incident caused him significant distress.
The suspect is described as a blonde woman in her late 40s or early 50s.
She was wearing sunglasses, a short-sleeved white top, sand-coloured shorts, and was carrying a shopping bag.
A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We’re particularly appealing for information for anyone who witnessed anything, or may have CCTV or video doorbell coverage in the area.
“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us.”
If you can help, you should email [email protected]
You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260124395 when providing any details regarding the incident.