Man punched unconscious in unprovoked York city centre attack

Police want to speak to this man in connection with an unprovoked attack in York at the weekend.

It happened outside the Turtle Bay bar on Little Stonegate just after 7pm on Sunday (13 March).

A man was punched so hard he passed out and fell to the ground. He remained unconscious for some time.

The suspect then ran off along Little Stonegate and along Blake Street.

Detectives are investigating the incident and need to trace the man pictured by CCTV.

If you recognise him or have any information about the assault, please contact North Yorkshire Police – see below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for York CID
• Email Detective Constable Lancey here
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12220043238