Man in hospital after serious assault in York
The 44 year old has been left with 'significant facial fractures' after the incident in the Acomb area on Thursday night.
A man's in hospital after a serious assault in York which left him with 'significant facial injuries'.
It happened shortly after he left the Clockhouse Pub on Kingsway in Acomb at around 10pm on Thursday night.
The 44 year old victim, who was wearing a dark coloured jumper and dark tracksuit style bottoms, then walked down Green Lane.
As he did so, he was approached by an unknown man who spoke to him and then seriously assaulted him, before leaving the scene.
The victim was taken to York Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
A dark coloured vehicle, believed to be a SAAB, was seen in the area shortly before the assault. Officers are particularly keen to trace this vehicle as the occupants may have important information which could assist their enquiries. Members of the public who were travelling in the area at the time of the incident, who may have captured dash cam footage are also encouraged to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information which would assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to DC 1798 CAREY. You can also email paul.carey@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Please quote reference 12200159013.
If you wish to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.