A man has been attacked and knocked unconscious in the latest race hate crime in York.
It happened on Alcuin Avenue in Tang Hall at around 1.30am on Monday (29 September).
A gang of youths on bikes approached the victim who was walking down the street, then surrounded him.
Alcuin Avenue, York
They verbally abused him then assaulted him, knocking him unconscious.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The victim suffered several injuries including a broken front tooth, grazing to his hands and swelling on his face.
“The victim believes he was targeted because of his ethnicity.
“We have launched a full investigation and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed anything and hasn’t yet spoken to us to get in touch.
“We’re also keen to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
It is the latest racially-aggravated crime in York. A week ago today, liquid was thrown from a car at a victim sitting at a bus stop on Poppleton Road.
Police are also investigating an attack on a student at the University of York, abuse directed at a taxi driver outside a city centre restaurant and a number of instances of racist graffiti in parks and at a restaurant.
Residents told a recent City of York Council meeting that racial slurs have been levelled at children amid an increase in bigotry.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Luke Hutchinson
- Email Luke Hutchinson
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250183929
