Man taken to hospital after late night attack in York city centre

A man was punched to the ground in a late night attack at the weekend.

It happened at the junction of St Helen’s Square and Blake Street at about 3.30am yesterday (Sunday, 15 May).

A man punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall to the ground.

The injured man, aged in 20s was seen by police officers on nearby patrol who obtained medical assistance for him.

He was taken by ambulance to York Hospital where he was treated and later discharged.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and release while under investigation.

Officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to get in touch – details below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for DC327 Neil Lancey
• Email DC Lancey here
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12220082673