Police are hunting an assailant who attacked a man with enough force to put him in hospital.
What officers are describing as a ‘serious assault’ took place on Tedder Road, Acomb, between 8pm and 8.15pm on Friday (24 February).
A man in his 50s was attacked. He required treatment in hospital for a broken cheek bone and broken nose.
Police have issued a description of the attacker. He is described as
- a white man
- about 170cm / 5ft 6in tall
- with a slim to stocky build
- wearing all black clothes
- and with short scruffy hair.
It’s also believed that he had a tattoo on his cheek.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”
If you can help, you can contact police on the numbers below.
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How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Owen Foster
- Email Owen Foster here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12230034866