Boy, 17, arrested after man knocked out in street attack near Selby

A man was taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious in an attack outside a shop near Selby.

The incident took place in Thorpe Willoughby between 8pm and 8.15pm on Friday (27 May).

The victim, a man aged 58, was assaulted outside Fox Lane Stores, on Fox Lane at the junction with Orchard Way.

The victim was left unconscious following the incident and required treatment in hospital.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and has since been released on police bail.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch. If you have any information which will assist the investigation, including CCTV or dashcam footage, you can contact them on the numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12220091175