POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault involving a man and a woman.

It happened on the Ropery in Pickering between 12.50pm and 1.20pm on Saturday, February 15.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for the public's help, in particular anyone who may have witnessed the incident and intervened.

Anyone with information should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Louise Neville-Beck. You can also email louise.neville-beck@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12200026936.