Man seriously injured in assault in York

Police were called to a bar on Fossgate just before 10.20pm yesterday.

Author: Harry LongPublished 20th Apr 2022
Last updated 20th Apr 2022

A 39 year-old man's been arrested - after a man was seriously injured in an assault in York.

Police were called to an incident outside The Terrace Sports Bar on Fossgate just before 10.20pm yesterday.

The victim, a 46 year-old man, was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

His family are being supported by specially trained police officers.

The man who was arrested remains in police custody.

In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: "CCTV shows several people on the street at time of the incident.

"Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the inicient or who has information as they could have vital information which could help the investigation."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.

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