A boy was left concussed after being attacked by youths in the centre of York.
It happened at around 9pm on Thursday 4 December in St Sampsons Square.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The incident occurred near a fast-food van that operates on St Sampsons Square and involved several youths causing issues around the area.
St Sampsons Square, York
“There was an altercation involving a 14-year-old male victim being knocked to the ground and hit with tree branches. The victim sustained bruising and concussion.”
The perpetrators are described as male, wearing dark clothing with hoods up.
Police are asking anyone with information about the identity of the suspects to contact them.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 935 Harl Pattison
- Email PC Pattison
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250228692
