Witness appeal following York assault

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a serious assault that occurred in York City Centre.

It happened on High Ousegate in the seating area opposite Church of All Saints between 5:50pm and 6:05pm on Saturday 15 July and involved one man and one woman who had an altercation, during which a bottle of alcohol was smashed on the man involved.

The man sustained minor injuries at the scene and was assessed by ambulance and taken to York Hospital for further treatment.

A woman was located nearby and arrested. She has since been released on conditional police bail whilst enquiries continue.

We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, we are appealing for anybody who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or saw the people involved prior to it.

The man was wearing black jeans, grey trainers, a red zip up waterproof jacket and was aged in his mid-forties.

The woman is described as being in her forties, and at the time of the incident was wearing a white top with black stripes, a blue coat, pink, green and white trousers with a floral pattern, white trainers and was carrying a blue bag. Her hair is blonde, and she was wearing it in a bun.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 4, and provide information to the Force Control Room.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230131659.