A GANG of youths attacked a 46-year-old man and stole his watch.
North Yorkshire Police said the victim required hospital treatment for facial injuries following the attack, which happened at about 9.25pm on Saturday, October 6, as he walked through the cut between North Lane and The Tiger pub in Haxby.
Police only released details of the attack on Tuesday, but said the victim was assaulted by three men, all described as "being in their late teens or early twenties".
The offenders also stole the victim's black Casio watch.
Anyone who saw the attack or has information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting reference 12180187094.
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