A MAN was assaulted near a railway footbridge close to York City football stadium.

Police are appealing for information after the incident, which took place near Newborough Street at about 1.50am on Saturday.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 20 and 25, of slim build and about 6ft tall. He is said to have blonde hair which is short on the back and sides but longer on top.

He was wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 12180127460.