Appeal following serious assault on Acomb Green

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a serious assault that occurred in Acomb.

It happened at Acomb Green around 9pm on Sunday 24 April 2022 and involved two 17-year-old victims, one of whom sustained permanent damage to her teeth.

A 16-year-old male has been arrested and released on police bail. A further male has been interviewed and released under investigation.

This is being treated as a hate related incident and we are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding it.

In particular, we are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident and filmed it on their mobile phone to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to email [email protected]. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Mike Holden.

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

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220071024.

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