A NORTH Yorkshire man was deliberately set alight in what police are calling an “unusual unprovoked” incident in a Scarborough bar last night.

The incident, which saw another man set fire to another man’s hair, happened just before 1am last night at Mist on St Thomas Street.

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Both men were standing in the bar area near to the front entrance and the man who was set alight suffered hair loss but no serious injuries.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

PC Liam Cromack, investigative officer, said: “This was a highly unusual and completely unprovoked assault on another man who was simply trying to enjoy his night out.

“Thankfully, due to the quick thinking of some nearby bystanders, no permanent injury was caused to the victim.

“I am appealing to anybody who may know who is responsible for this assault to come forward with information.”

Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or recognise the man in the CCTV image to get in touch.

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Police ask anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Liam Cromack or email liam.cromack@northyorkshire.police.uk.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

People are asked to quote reference number 12210173134 when passing on information.

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