Man left with broken jaw after York city centre assault

Police said the assault happened next to Bootham Bar, pictured <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Police said the assault happened next to Bootham Bar, pictured (Image: Newsquest)
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A man has been left with a broken jaw after an assault in York city centre.

North Yorkshire Police said the assault happened outside the public toilets in St Leonard’s Place, near Bootham Bar, at 5.15pm on Friday, September 18.

The force said the incident involved three men and a woman and the “victim suffered a broken jaw”.

A police spokesperson said officers want to hear from anyone in the area at the time who “witnessed a physical or verbal altercation or who may have information that could assist our investigation”.

Those with information are asked to report it via North Yorkshire Police’s website or by phoning 101.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.

Quote reference 12260183554 when providing information to police or to Crimestoppers.

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