A man was attacked and badly hurt in an unprovoked assault in York city centre.
It happened on Coney Street at around 12.30am on Sunday, 4 July.
The victim was walking home alone when he was punched by another man.
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A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The assault was an unprovoked attack by a man who was part of a group of men and women who were heard singing football chants.”
The victim suffered a broken jaw as a result of the punch. He is recovering after being discharged from York Hospital.
Police say no suspects have been identified so far, despite extensive enquiries.
The spokesperson said: “We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“In particular, we are appealing for information about the group present on Coney Street at the time of the incident, and the man who committed the assault against the victim.”
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The male suspect from the group has been described as
- white
- in his mid to late 20s
- 5ft 10 or 11ins tall
- of moderate build
- with a narrow face
- blond hair
- and he was wearing a red sports jacket.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Miriam Mills
- Email PC Mills here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12210152827