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Man ‘sustains significant facial injuries’ in attack near Monk Bar

The crossroads separating Monk Bar from Monkgate. Photograph: Google Street View

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The crossroads separating Monk Bar from Monkgate. Photograph: Google Street View
The crossroads separating Monk Bar from Monkgate. Photograph: Google Street View
A man was attacked on his way home from York and sustained what police are calling ‘significant facial injuries’.

The victim was assaulted by an unknown man at about 11.40pm on Saturday, July 11.

It happened near to the crossroads separating Monk Bar and Monkgate.

A police spokesperson said:

We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detectives have released a description of the attacker:

Have you seen him?

The suspect is…

a white male
aged in his early to mid-20s
5ft 10ins tall
of medium build
with bleached blonde hair.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact the police.

north-yorkshire-police-logo-25How to help the police

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC144 Crehan.
Or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Email PC Patrick Crehan
Quote reference number 12150118273

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