Man charged after racially abusing Harrogate police officer
The incident happened at 2.24am on August 13 on Station Parade in Harrogate when the man became abusive towards a police officer who was dealing with an enquiry.
PC Smith of Harrogate Police tweeted about the incident, which he said had left him "a bit sore" and with a "few bruises".
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Hide AdThe man was later arrested and charged with assaulting a constable in the execution of his or her duty; racially or religiously aggravated harassment/alarm/ distress by words
and use threatening or abusive words or behaviour.
He is due to appear at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on 7 September.