Man charged with police assault after Richmond Falls gathering

About 100 people gathered at Richmond Falls on the River Swale, on Monday

A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer after about 100 people gathered at a North Yorkshire beauty spot despite coronavirus restrictions.

Police were called to a disturbance at Richmond Falls on the River Swale on Monday where crowds had gathered.

The man, 29, from Staffordshire, has also been charged with obstructing a police officer and using threatening behaviour.

Another man, aged 30, from Catterick Garrison, was also fined for disorder.

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