Man suffers facial injuries in York street attack

Lawrence Street, York. Photograph © Google Street View
30 Nov 2020 @ 10.35 am
| Crime

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in York.

It happened on Lawrence Street at about 5.30pm on Friday, 20 November.

A group of youths were gathered on the street and one of them assaulted the man, who was walking past.

The victim sustained cuts and bruising to his face.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “We are appealing for witnesses and information about the assault.

“In particular, we are appealing for information from anyone who may of witnessed the assault or saw a large group of youths on Lawrence Street at around that time.”

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

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

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for the Force Control Room
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
Email Anthony Grant-Marston here
Quote reference number 12200204725

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