North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information to help identify a man involved in an assault in York.
It happened on Walmgate, near the junction with Hope Street, at about 10pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025.
Two women were approached by a lone white man wearing a black hooded puffer jacket, who asked them for the time.
He then spat at the women, causing shock and disgust.
The Police are appealing for information to help identify this man.
He may also be responsible for a similar incident earlier that evening in the Foss Island area.
Please email colin.irvine@northyorkshrie.police.uk if you have any information that could help the investigation.
Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Colin Irvine, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Please quote reference 12250027158 when passing on information.
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