York bridge assault - appeal for video footage

We’re appealing for information about a violent assault in York on 6 June 2025.

It happened at about 12.50am on the bridge over the River Ouse at Bridge Street.

Two men were walking over the bridge when an unknown man walking with a woman punched one of them. The victim suffered a possible fractured jaw, needing hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as a white man in his mid 30s, with short dark hair, facial hair, and wearing a black tracksuit.

We’re particularly appealing for any footage of the assault captured on local CCTV or dashcam systems. Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation. Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. Please quote reference 12250102688 when passing on information.

To submit video footage, please follow this link.