Person assaulted on Monday in Church Lane, York city centre

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a person was assaulted in a York city centre street in the early hours of yesterday morning (Monday, April 6).

It happened in Church Lane, near Low Ousegate, at approximately 12.46am, with one victim receiving head injuries in the attack.

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They received medical treatment for their injuries and were discharged from hospital later that day.

A suspect was arrested at the time of the incident, but has since been released pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are particularly interested in speaking to two witnesses who were in the area at the time.

“During the time of the incident, they were stood on Low Ousegate. One witness was said to be wearing a silver glitter dress and the other witness was wearing a long blue coat.”

If you can help the investigation, please email Peter.Maw@northyorkshire.police.uk, call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Peter Maw, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12260060786 when passing on information.