POLICE cordoned off this road in York city centre after a fight left a man unconscious and bleeding.

The incident happened early yesterday morning in Station Rise.

Police and ambulances were called to the scene after a passer-by raised the alarm.

A police spokesperson said three youths were seen in the area. One had fallen over and hit his head. A passer-by stopped to help the injured man and called the emergency services.

He said that the man required medical treatment but did not suffer severe injuries.

Part of the road was taped off until mid-morning yesterday as police carried out inquiries.