North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man walking his dog was assaulted in Hull Road Park, Alcuin Avenue, between 10.15pm and 10.45pm on Wednesday 14 August 2024.
It happened near to the bridge and tennis courts.
The victim, who is aged in his 30s, managed to defend himself and did not suffer from any physical injuries, but was left very shaken.
The police are particularly appealing for information about the suspect who is described as a white man, around 5ft 6in to 5ft 8in tall, aged late teens to early 20s, stocky build, no facial hair, smooth complexion and brown eyes.
He was wearing a black hoody with the hood up, the hoody had three white stripes along the arms in an Adidas style, black jogging bottoms which matched the top and also had three white stripes down the side and dark trainers.
Please email lyn.knight@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.
Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Lyn Knight, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Please quote reference 12240147600 when passing on information.
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