A man is in hospital with serious head injuries after an attack in York city centre early today (Sunday).
It happened on Tanner Row at approximately 12.40am.
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with head injuries, where he remains in a serious condition.
Two men in their 20s have been arrested in connection with the incident. One has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
The other currently remains in police custody.
Although the assault took place in Tanner Row, police believe that it could have stemmed from an incident that happened inside a nearby nightclub earlier in the evening.
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed either incident, or has other information that may help the investigation, to contact North Yorkshire Police – details below.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for York Serious Crime Team | |
| Or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
| Quote reference number 12170224662 |