POLICE are appealing for help after a man allegedly posted a threatening message to the new tenants of a pub in Scarborough.

The same person also allegedly threw a bottle and a glass outside the same premises, North Yorkshire Police said.

The incident happened between 2.10am and 2.20am on March 2 outside of the Shakespeare pub in St Helens Square, Scarborough.

The male was wearing an orange or red hat, black clothing and carrying a rucksack on his back at the time, and was seen walking away towards Friargate following the incident, the force added.

A spokesman for the force said: "We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

"In particular, we are appealing for anyone with CCTV which may cover outside a premises in the area of the public house, or from anyone with dash cam footage which may have recorded images in the area."

Phone North Yorkshire Police with information on 101. Quote 12180036371.