Appeal for information after York assault

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a hate crime incident that occurred in York city centre.

Around 2.30pm on Thursday 28 July 2022 on Stonebow and Garden Place in York, two women in their early twenties were abused and attacked by a group of teenagers.

One woman was pulled to the ground and suffered grazes and bruises to her elbows and knees.

We’re requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances of the incident and to help identify those involved.

The teenagers are described as follows:

• White teenage girl between 13-15 years old of a heavy-build and average height. She is described as having brown hair worn in a long ponytail with a dyed blonde streak through it. She was wearing a black tracksuit and black trainers.
• White teenage girl 13-15 years old, short with a slim build. Long black ponytail, black rimmed glasses and wearing a dark top, blue jeans and black trainers with gold sections.
• White teenage girl 13-15 years old of average height and a slim build with a long light brown ponytail. Wearing a  light grey top, blue jeans and pink trainers.
• White teenage boy 13-14 years old of a slightly heavy build with a round face and short brown hair. Wearing a black tracksuit and black trainers.
• White teenage boy 13-15 years, tall of a skinny build with pale skin and short brown hair. Wearing a grey tracksuit top with a dark grey hood, dark tracksuit trousers and black trainers.

If you have any information which could assist the investigation please email [email protected] You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 1403 Stuart Ord.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220132438.