Appeal following assault in York

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 15:34

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following an assault that occurred on Lawrence Street.

It happened at 6.20pm on Tuesday 28 November 2023. A group of men were aggressive and abusive towards a delivery driver before one of them assaulted him.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence. He was interviewed and released under investigation.

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

In particular, officers are appealing for information, witnesses, and CCTV footage of the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email harry.mallett@northyorkshire.police.uk

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Harry Mallett.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230226425 when passing information.

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