Police are hunting a man who followed a woman, along Otley Street, Skipton, on Thursday, December 19.

“The male was clearly harassing her and giving her unwanted attention,” said a police spokesman. “Several members of the public came to her aid.”

Now officers would like to hear from any member of the public who was there at the time and witnessed the incident, which occurred between the Magistrates' Court and The Albion public house at 4.10pm.

Anyone who can help is urged to contact PC Mark Brook at Skipton Police Station on 101.