Appeal for doorbell camera footage following two incidents in Scarborough

Update 18.40 11 June 2024

Four new arrests made following firearms discharge in Scarborough

Following an incident which occurred on Wreyfield Drive in Scarborough at 11.35pm on Saturday (08 June 2024) we have today made four further arrests.

A man in his 20s and three people aged in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of firearms and public order offences. They currently remain in police custody.  

A 20-year-old man who was previously arrested in connection with the incident on Saturday was released on bail pending further investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Tate from Scarborough Police Station commented:
“Saturday’s incident will have understandably caused concern in the local community. However, I would like to reassure the local community that we believe this incident is isolated and there is no risk to the wider public.

“We have made significant enquiries into this incident, and this has led to five arrests. Our investigation is still ongoing, and we are working on understanding the full timeline of events.

“Extra patrol officers have been deployed around the Barrowcliffe area. If you have any concerns about this incident our officers will be happy to listen to any of your queries.

“We are appealing to the public to come forward if they have any information that could assist our investigation, whether it be CCTV footage, doorbell footage, photos, or descriptions of the suspects or events. We ask that you report it to us directly to us on 101 and quote reference number 12240101470.”

Original appeal

We are appealing for dashcam and doorbell camera footage following two incidents in Scarborough yesterday.

We were called at 11.35pm on Saturday 8 June 2024 to reports that a man had been assaulted on Wreyfield Drive. He was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

Following investigation, it appears that a firearm of some description was discharged in the area at the time.

We are appealing for any information that could assist our investigation into the incident.

We are also investigating a second incident that occurred earlier in the evening where it was reported that an argument and disturbance took place at around 10pm near to the row of shops on Colescliffe Road.

We’d like to hear from anyone who has any dashcam or doorbell camera footage that may have captured something, in particular any of the people involved in the two incidents, or any vehicles in the areas at the time.

Anyone with any information that can assist our investigation is asked to email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for John Wilson. 

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website. 

Please quote reference number 12240101470 when passing on information.

A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident on Wreyfield Drive and has been released on bail pending further investigation.