Man hit by paraglider while walking in North Yorkshire as police investigate

A man suffered a broken nose in North Yorkshire when he was hit by a paraglider.
By Nathan Hyde
Published 28th Mar 2022, 15:20 BST
Updated 28th Mar 2022, 15:20 BST

North Yorkshire Police officers are attempting to track down the pilot after the collision, which happened at around 6.30pm on Thursday, March 24.

The man was walking along Filey Brigg, in Filey Country Park, when he was struck by the paraglider. He suffered a broken nose and his glasses were smashed.

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Police are urging witnesses and anyone who knows the pilot to come forward.

The man was walking along Filey Brigg, in Filey Country Park, when he was struck by the paraglider.The man was walking along Filey Brigg, in Filey Country Park, when he was struck by the paraglider.
The man was walking along Filey Brigg, in Filey Country Park, when he was struck by the paraglider.

In a statement, the force said: “The victim was walking along Filey Brigg in Filey Country Park at around 6.30pm on Thursday, March 24 when a paraglider collided with him, causing him a broken nose and smashing his glasses.

“The glider was described as green and white in colour and was being piloted by a white man in his 40s, who was wearing a green helmet and dark clothing.”

Anyone who can assist police with their investigation and quote reference number 12220051316 or phone 101 or email [email protected]