A teenager punched a man in the face so hard he lost three of his front teeth.
The attack happened as the older man was walking near the bank of the River Foss, off Church Lane, in Huntington, York last Thursday (August 10) between 6.30pm and 7pm.
A male youth, aged between 17 and 18, punched the victim in the mouth.
As a result, the victim lost three of his front teeth. He was treated at York Hospital before being discharged.
Police are appealing for information about the suspect. Do you know him?
Have you seen him?
The suspect is…
| white | |
| aged around 17-18 | |
| about 5ft 10ins tall | |
| with short blond hair. |
He was wearing
| a cream coloured top | |
| and was carrying a rucksack. |
“We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” said a North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact the police. Details below.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Ffion Twomlow | |
| Or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
| Email Ffion Twomlow here | |
| Quote reference number 12170142188 |