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Harrogate – hate crime investigated as abuse hurled at man
The county’s force said it happened around 7.30pm on Thursday, July 2, on Walworth Avenue in Harrogate, between Walworth Avenue and a ginnel that runs towards Knaresborough Road.
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The man, who uses a crutch, was approached by a woman who verbally abused him, specifically targeting his disability and causing significant distress, police said.
Officers are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who saw the incident or may have CCTV or video doorbell footage from the area.
The suspect is described as a woman in her late 40s or early 50s with blonde hair, wearing sunglasses, a short-sleeve white top, sand-coloured shorts, and carrying a shopping bag.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC 724 Furnass at jodie.furnass@northyorkshire.police.uk, quoting reference 12260124395.
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