Police appeal for information after a teenager is attacked in York

The 13-year-old boy was knocked unconscious on Burton Green

Author: Tom HailePublished 23rd Jan 2024

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information about an assault on a 13-year-old boy.

The incident occurred on Burton Green, York, at about 1.20pm on Saturday 13 January 2024.

A suspect is believed to have ridden a bicycle into the victim, causing him to fall to the floor and sustain a head injury, temporarily knocking him unconscious.

We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, in particular any witnesses to any verbal exchange or physical altercation.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference number 12240007503. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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