Police are investigating a violent incident on the roads in Whitby.
A man assaulted the driver of a stationary Land Rover Discovery on Upgang Lane at around 7.45pm on Sunday 4 October.
The incident is believed to have begun outside Gino’s Pizza on White Point Road.
Upgang Lane, Whitby
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The driver and another person, who was also driving a Land Rover Discovery, are said to have then followed the suspect on foot.
“The driver who was initially assaulted did not require hospital treatment.”
A male in his 50s, who was on foot, has been arrested for assault and released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.
The suspect is a white man, over 6ft and is of a broad build. He was wearing a black and white striped sweatshirt and at points of the altercation the suspect was holding a dog on a lead.
The two Land Rover Discovery cars are described as dark in colour and muddy.
“We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the altercation or anyone who has any relevant information that may aid the investigation.” the spokesperson said.
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