Man ‘sustains significant facial injuries’ in attack near Monk Bar

The crossroads separating Monk Bar from Monkgate. Photograph: Google Street View

YorkMix

Article written: Sunday 19 July 2015 at 9:12PM
Last updated: Sunday 19 July 2015 at 9:26PM

Crime

A man was attacked on his way home from York and sustained what police are calling ‘significant facial injuries’.

The victim was assaulted by an unknown man at about 11.40pm on Saturday, July 11.

It happened near to the crossroads separating Monk Bar and Monkgate.

A police spokesperson said:

We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detectives have released a description of the attacker:

The suspect is…

	of medium build
	with bleached blonde hair.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact the police.

	Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC144 Crehan.
	Or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

	Email PC Patrick Crehan
	Quote reference number 12150118273