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A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face then kicked in the ribs by two youths in York city centre, police have said.
Officers were called after the assault in St Helen’s Square between 4.50pm and 5.10pm on Monday, October 5, which was split up by a member of the public.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about the youths.
One youth is described as a white boy aged 13-14 of stocky build with light brown curly hair, wearing rings and a gold necklace.
The other is described as a black boy aged 13-14 between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 9ins tall wearing a white t-shirt.
Police said the youths attacked the 16-year-old who was with two other teenagers after mocking them and ‘prodding them with a fishing net’.
“One of the youths punched a 16-year-old victim in the face on more than once occasion, and another youth kicked him in the ribs,” a police spokesperson said.
They said the victim was taken to hospital with injuries to his face and was later discharged.
Police are urging anyone who saw the altercation to come forward.
Those with information are asked to email chloe.bowes@northyorkshire.police.uk or phone 101.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via its website.
Quote 12260196159 when providing information to police or to Crimestoppers.