Selby Boxing Day assault - appeal for witnesses and information

Were you in Selby town centre on Boxing Day night (26 December)?

We’re appealing for information after a man was assaulted at around 11.20pm near the Market Cross, Finkle Street and the New Inn Pub.

The victim, a man in his thirties, was knocked to the ground and suffered facial injuries during the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged.

We’re appealing for any witnesses who saw what happened, CCTV footage and dashcam footage from motorists who may have been passing through.

Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Peter Maw, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240235613 when passing on information.

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.