A MAN was left with a broken nose and glasses after a paraglider smashed into him while he walked through a park.
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for the pilot of the paraglider to come forward.
The victim was walking along Filey Brigg in Filey Country Park at around 6.30pm on Thursday March 24 when a paraglider crashed into him, causing him a broken nose, and smashing his glasses.
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Officers have described the glider as green and white in colour and being piloted by a white man in his 40s, who was wearing a green helmet and dark clothing.
Anyone who can assist police has been asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to Alastair Graham-Merrett.
You can also email Alastair.graham-merrett@northyorkshire.police.uk and quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220051316.
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