Appeal after man drives van at village residents
A man involved in a series of separate assaults during which he "verbally confronted" his victims before driving a van towards them is being sought by police.
The incidents happened in Appleton Roebuck, near York, at about 17:30 GMT on 5 March and then at about 18:30 GMT and 19:30 GMT on 9 March, according to North Yorkshire Police.
The suspect was described as being in his mid to late 30s, of broad build, with an unshaven face and wearing a beige beanie with the sides folded up, and he was driving a Ford Transit Connect van, with a registration number believed to be similar to YR52 AYP.
Anyone with information, or with CCTV footage from the scene, was asked to contact police.
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