Scarborough: Appeal for witnesses following reported hate crime

We’re appealing for any information about an incident at the Baltyk convenience store on Westborough in Scarborough where a member of staff reported they were racially abused by a member of the public.

It happened at 5.30pm on Friday (9 August 2024) and involved man entering the shop despite being barred.

This resulted in the man being escorted out of the shop by a member of staff who was allegedly subjected to racial slurs and further verbal abuse.

A 44-year-old local man has been identified, arrested and given conditional bail regarding this incident.

We’re particularly appealing for information from anyone who may have seen or heard this behaviour whilst in or around the shop to please get in touch.

Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Jess Roebuck, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240143780 when passing on information.