Police investigating ‘race hate’ city centre assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged race hate assault in York.
It happened at Duncombe Place taxi rank at about 12.20am on Sunday, December 16.
A woman assaulted a man who was waiting for a taxi. It is believe that the woman’s boyfriend also assaulted the same man.
The victim received minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
A police spokesman said:
It is believed that this attack was motivated by race hate, as the woman had made comments about the victim’s nationality before the attack happened.
We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Have you seen them?
The woman suspect is…
| white | |
| in her early 30s | |
| slim | |
| with shoulder length blonde hair |
She was wearing
| a red shoulder-less dress |
Her male accomplice is…
| white | |
| in his early 30s | |
| of stocky build | |
| with short cropped dark hair |
He was wearing
| a dark top | |
| and dark trousers |
Police believe they are local to York and may have been on a night out at that time. They ask anyone with information to get in touch: details below.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for John Armstrong | |
| Or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
| Email John Armstrong | |
| Quote reference number 12160223012 |
What do you think?