Overview
- North Yorkshire Police, which released a CCTV image Tuesday, asked the public to help identify a man linked to a hate and knife‑threat investigation.
- The incidents were reported at St Sampson’s Square between 2am and 2.20am on March 8, when a group of women faced homophobic slurs and a couple in a taxi was threatened with a knife.
- Police described the man as white with a tribal‑style tattoo on the side of his head and face, slicked‑back hair shaved at the sides, and a goatee.
- The man wore a black leather jacket with a white button‑up shirt and dark navy jeans or black trousers, and he is believed to speak with a Scottish or Glasgow accent.
- Anyone with information can email Benjamin.Heugh2@northyorkshire.police.uk, call 101 and ask for Benjamin Heugh, or contact Crimestoppers quoting reference 12260042032.