Face of brutality: This man is wanted for vicious attack on Spanish tourists in York
The police e-fit shows a man suspected of attacking a Spanish couple in York.
The attack, described at the time as “sickening and vicious”, took place in the St Helen’s Square area after the couple left Blue Fly Café Bar on New Street at about 4am on Sunday, April 5.
Five or six men attacked the tourists in what police describe as a “racially aggravated assault”. The only reason for targeting them seems to be that they are from another country.
They repeatedly punched and kicked the man, who is aged 24, for ten minutes.
He suffered a broken jaw, chipped teeth and bruising. He is now recovering following treatment at York Hospital.
His girlfriend, aged 29, was repeatedly pushed to the ground while he was being attacked.
It is believed the only reason the suspects stopped the violence was because a passing taxi driver came to the couple’s assistance.
Have you seen them?
The suspects are…
| white | aged between 20 and 25 | and spoke with English accents. |
One of the men…
| was about 5ft 7in tall | had short or shaved brown hair | and was wearing a short-sleeved, light-coloured T-shirt with trousers. |
Ongoing investigation
Sergeant Adrian Carter, of the York Safer Neighbourhood Team, said:
If you know a local man who fits the description in the image, please contact the police or Crimestoppers as soon as possible. Any detail that could assist the investigation will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Can you help police? Get in touch – details below.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Adrian Carter | |
| Or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
| Email Sgt Carter here | |
| Quote reference number 12150055457 |