A “dangerous” motorcyclist hurled abuse at a man and woman crossing the road in a North Yorkshire town, police said.

The motorcyclist mounted the pavement and rode along it after the encounter in Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, at about 4.40pm on Thursday (August 15).

North Yorkshire Police said the driver rode off into Walworth Avenue.

The force is urging anyone who saw the incident, or who has video footage of it, to come forward.

“If you saw the incident or can help with any dashcam, doorbell or CCTV that may have captured the rider or the incident on camera, please get in touch,” a police spokesperson said.

Anyone with information should email Jennifer.Day@Northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, select option two, and ask for PC 1892.

Information can be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote the police reference number 12240148156 when making a report.