A 26-YEAR-OLD man is recovering in hospital after a street assault left him with a broken jaw.

The man was attacked in George Hudson Street at about 1.45am yesterday, and was taken to York Hospital for treatment.

Now detectives are appealing for witnesses to help find the people behind the attack.

Anyone who witnesses the assault is urged to come forward by contacting North Yorkshire Police on 101, asking for York Priority Crime Team, and quoting reference 12140216719.