Two arrested after car drives ‘deliberately’ into front of shop in Ripon

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information after a car was driven into the front of a shop in Ripon last night.

The incident happened at around 10pm on Thursday, January 19 when a black Mercedes car appeared to drive deliberately into the front of a shop on Queen Street.

The vehicle’s two occupants were arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving, criminal damage and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Two people have been arrested after a car drives ‘deliberately’ into the front of a shop in Riponplaceholder image
Two people have been arrested after a car drives ‘deliberately’ into the front of a shop in Ripon

They both remain in police custody.

If you saw the incident or have any other information which could help North Yorkshire Police with the investigation, you are urged to email [email protected] or call 101.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230011363 when providing any information.

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