Appeal after man attacked by scooter rider in Holgate, York

Officers in York are appealing for witnesses and information about an assault that occurred in York.

At around 11.45pm on Saturday 19 August the victim, a local man in his thirties, was walking down Holgate road near the junction with St Paul's church, when a man riding a Tier scooter approached him and physically assaulted him.

The scooter rider is described to be aged around mid 20's, white with medium length brown hair and a goatee beard. He was around 6ft in height and had a slim build. He’s reported to have been wearing a plain white shirt, navy blue shorts and black trainers. He also had yellow sunglasses on his forehead.

We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, we are appealing for anyone who recognises the description of the man or saw anyone matching the description in the area at the time of the incident, to contact us.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email [email protected].

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to PC 935 Pattison.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230156711.