York teenager to appear in court charged with punching North Yorkshire Police officer

A teenager has been charged with assaulting an emergency services worker after a police officer was punched, police say.
By Susie Beever
Published 5th Aug 2020, 15:59 BST
Updated 5th Aug 2020, 16:01 BST

The officer was punched in the head after attending a property at Gargrave, near Skipton, following reports of a disturbance yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).

A 17-year-old boy from York has been charged in connection with the assault.

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The boy, who cannot legally be named due to his age, is also charged with criminal damage, using threatening behaviour and resisting a constable in the execution of his duties.

He has been released on bail ahead of appearing at Harrogate Youth Court next month.