Two men taken to hospital after assault in York city centre

It happened in Spurriergate at around 10.10pm on Saturday (November 15).

Both victims were taken to York Hospital by ambulance and received treatment for facial injuries, North Yorkshire Police has said.

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A force spokesperson said: “The two male victims were walking along the street when they were attacked from behind by four to six unknown suspects.

“One of the victims was hit twice on the back of the head and once to the nose causing heavy bleeding.

“The second victim was dragged to the floor and punched and kicked in the head.”

If you have any information you believe will help officers in their investigation, please email ginny.simon@northyorkshire.police.uk .

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Ginny Simon, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250126362.