Women attacked and spat at in York nightclub

Police investigating an assault in a York nightclub have released a description of the perpetrator.

The incident happened inside the Vudu Lounge on Swinegate on Sunday 30 October between midnight and 2am.

Both the victims are women in their 20s. Both of were assaulted and one of them was also spat at in the face.  

The suspect is described as

• a mixed-race man
• aged between 18 and 24
• about 5ft 8in to 5ft 9in tall
• of skinny / slim build
• with either dreadlocks or braids
• and two blonde marks at the front left and right side of his hair.

If you recognise the man, or have any information that might help the investigation, you can contact police on the numbers below.

How to help the police

• Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Laura Kelly
• Email Laura Kelly here
• Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
• Quote reference number 12220192915