York serious assault investigation

Tuesday, 17 January 2023 03:56

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Police investigating a serious assault in York city centre are appealing for a potential key witness to come forward.

The incident took place in Exhibition Square at around 4.40am on Sunday 20 November 2022.

The victim, a local man aged in his early 30s, sustained serious injuries to his body and face in the assault which required hospital treatment.

Three men, all aged 24 and from York, have been arrested and released under investigation while enquires continue.

As part of the ongoing investigation, we are asking for help to identify the woman in the CCTV image who we believe could be a potential key witness to the assault.

If this is you or you know who she is, please email Jenna.Hallewell@northyorkshire.police.uk or call can also 101, select option 2, and ask for Jenna Hallewell.

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

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220205888 when providing details.

North Yorkshire Police, Appeals

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