A 52-YEAR-OLD man suffered a black eye after he was allegedly attacked in North Yorkshire.

The assault happened when the victim was walking past Scarborough Train Station shortly before 8pm on April 9, and was approached by two men and one woman, according to North Yorkshire Police.

A spokesperson for the force said: "One of the men approached the victim from behind and punched him in the side of the face, causing a black eye."

The man is described as white, aged 20 to 25, 5ft 6” tall, of slim build with short black hair. He was wearing a grey hoodie and black trousers.

The other man is described as a white, in his late 40s/early 50s, 5ft 8” tall and of big build.

The woman is described as white, aged 20 to 25, 5ft 7’’ tall, of a big build with long blonde hair. She was wearing a blue top and black trousers.

Following the incident, the group made off in the direction of Valley Bridge Parade.

Phone North Yorkshire Police with information on 101, press 2, and ask to speak to PC Robert Wardle. Quote 12170060799.