18-year-old woman attacked in York
The woman suffered a significant knee fracture after being kicked
Last updated 5th Jan 2022
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old woman was attacked in York.
CCTV images have been released to try and identify the two men who they believe can assist in the investigation.
The incident happened at around 5.45pm on Tuesday 14 December, when the 18-year-old victim and her friend were approached by a group of males in McDonalds on Blake Street.
The males were acting in a derogatory manner towards the victim and her friends and when they asked them to leave them alone, one of the males threw a McFlurry at the vicitm.
The victim and her friend left McDonalds and walked onto Lendal Bridge where the same group of males continued to verbally berate the victim. One of the males then repeatedly kicked the victim, causing her knee to come out of its socket.
The group of males then left in an unknown direction.
The victim received treatment in hospital for a significant knee fracture.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information the males in the CCTV images is asked to get in touch.
Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to PC Miriam Mills. Alternatively, you can email Miriam.Mills@northyorkshire.police.uk using reference number 12210260991.