Man suffers critical injuries in York street attack

A man was left with critical head injuries after a New Year’s Day attack in York.

It happened in the Union Terrace area at about 5pm on Sunday, January 1 and involved a 50-year-old man who was found suffering injuries to his face and head.

Police are monitoring the condition of the man who currently remains in a stable but critical condition in hospital.

If anyone was in in the Union Terrace area around that time, or has any information which could assist the investigation, they are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police – details below.

How to help the police