Harrogate Court Sees Two Men Charged in Teen Robbery Case

Two men have appeared in court after an assault and theft in Harrogate. Police allege the defendants stole a gold bracelet from an 18-year-old on Ashfield Terrace.

Incident details

The attack took place at about 9pm on Wednesday 25 March. The victim, aged 18, suffered minor injuries during the encounter.

North Yorkshire Police say the bracelet was taken during the confrontation. Officers later detained two suspects nearby.

Suspects and charges

The defendants are identified as Ethan Platt, 21, and Simon Winterburn, 56. Both face robbery charges over the alleged theft.

Platt is accused of additional offences. He faces charges of intentional strangulation and assault of an emergency worker.

Arrest and injuries

Police say Platt resisted arrest. An officer sustained a hand injury that required medical treatment.

Court proceedings and custody

Both men appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Friday 27 March. Platt was remanded in custody pending further court action.

Winterburn was released on conditional bail. Both defendants are due to appear at York Crown Court on Monday 4 May.

Context and follow-up

The case remains under investigation by North Yorkshire Police. Local prosecutors will present the matter at the Crown Court hearing.

Filmogaz.com will monitor the trial and provide updates. The Harrogate court matter involves two men charged in a teen robbery case.