Appeal for witnesses and information following York assault

Tuesday, 15 November 2022 22:45

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

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

It happened on the corner of Davygate and New Street at midnight between Saturday 5 November leading into Sunday 6 November 2022.

The female victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

The suspect involved has been described as a white male, mid 20's, skinny and he was wearing a bag pack.

A man was arrested in connection with the incident on 6 November and has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

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

Did you see what happened? Or do you have any information about the suspect?

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, and quote 12220196948.

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

North Yorkshire Police, Appeals

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