Appeal after York serious assault

Thursday, 22 December 2022 10:11

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about an assault that occurred in York.

It happened on Blake Street at 8pm on Tuesday 20 December 2022 and involved a group of teenage boys assaulting a man outside McDonalds restaurant.

The man sustained injuries to his ear and one teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm.

The same teenager was also arrested on suspicion of assault and assaulting an emergency worker.

North Yorkshire Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have camera footage that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email Robert.Oliver@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Robert Oliver.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220224863.

North Yorkshire Police, Appeals

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