A TEENAGER was punched in the face and pushed into the pond in a busy part of Scarborough yesterday afternoon.

The 19-year-old woman was in West Square, near to the rail station, between 4pm and 5pm when she was assaulted.

A 28-year-old man was arrested and has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

Police are asking for the public’s help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation should call 101, select option 2, and ask for Sylvia Matla or email sylvia.matla@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800-555-111.