Man, 44, arrested after two linked crashes in Harrogate district as police appeal for witnesses

A man has been arrested following two linked collisions in the Harrogate district involving a scaffolding truck and several parked vehicles.

The first collision occurred at around 8pm on October 1 at the A59/B6451 crossroads near Menwith Hill and involved a scaffolding truck and a silver Kia C'eed.

Officers believe the same Kia was then involved in a second incident about 8.30pm on Old Church Lane in Pateley Bridge, where it reportedly collided with several parked vehicles, causing damage.

The vehicle was later found abandoned.

A 44-year-old man, from Summerbridge, was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of a number of driving offences, possession of a controlled drug and arson with intent to endanger life.

He appeared before magistrates on Saturday, October 3, and has been remanded in custody.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed either incident, or who has dash cam footage that may have captured something.”

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260193256 when providing any details regarding the incident.