A man has been arrested after an assault in a pub in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police said it happened at around midnight at The Whitby Way Public House, Wellington Road, Whitby, on Saturday, May 11, running into Sunday.

A force spokesperson said there was "an altercation between a man and a woman".

They urged anyone with information about the incident to get in touch, adding: "We’re particularly appealing for information about a witness who assisted the woman after the altercation."

Those who can help are asked to email amanda.hizzett@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, and ask for Amanda Hizzett, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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