Family spot naked man committing 'lewd act' in Knaresborough

A family walking through the grounds of Mother Shipton's Cave in Knaresborough have witnessed a naked man comitting a 'lewd act'.
By Brogan Maguire
Published 13th Aug 2020, 15:00 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2020, 15:02 BST
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The man was on a hill and disappeared into the bushes upon being seen.

It happened at just after 4pm yesterday, Wednesday, August 12.

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The man is described as white, aged in his 60s, around 6ft tall, of slim build, and possibly had grey hair.

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the incident in Knaresborough.North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the incident in Knaresborough.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the incident in Knaresborough.

North Yorkshire Police is now appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information that could assist the investigation, to contact them.

Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Stephen Bromley, or email [email protected]

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

Quote reference 12200139420 when passing on information.

If you are confronted with such an incident, call the police straight away on 999.