Driver assaulted in York roadside bust-up

The BP garage and McDonald's restaurant at the A59-A1237 junction. Photograph © Google Street View
23 Apr 2019 @ 2.46 pm
| Crime, News

Police are investigating a roadside bust-up which left one driver injured.

The incident happened outside the BP garage and McDonald’s at the A1237 onto A59 roundabout near York.

It happened at around 8:20pm on Monday 15 April and involved two men, who both got out of their vehicles.

The victim was in a white Vauxhall van and the other man was in a silver VW Polo.


As a result of the assault, the victim, a man in his 20s from York, suffered bruising to his face.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said:

  • We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and would like to hear from any witnesses.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police – details below.

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

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC41 Dave Ellison
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
Email PC Ellison here
Quote reference number 12190067988

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