Appeal for witnesses following an assault in York

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about an assault and damage to a car that occurred in York.

The incident happened on Shipton Road at the junction with Bowness Drive, in Rawcliffe, at 7:15pm on the 21 May 2023.

A young man on a bicycle had an altercation with a couple in a car, resulting in an assault on the car’s occupants and damage to the car, a black Infiniti Q30. The young man is described as being white and wearing all black clothing.

Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch with any information that could help the investigation.

In particular, we are appealing for information about a man who may have intervened during this incident. He is described as being white, aged between 40-50, with a receding hairline, brown hair and a brown beard, wearing a dark blue shirt, brown shorts and also on a bicycle.  

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for David Waite.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230091609 when passing on information.