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A MAN in his 60s has been assaulted in York city centre by a 'smartly dressed' man with a ‘well-trimmed’ goatee and moustache.
North Yorkshire Police says it is investigating reports of an assault that took place against a 68-year-old man last Thursday (October 15) in Davygate.
The incident took place in between Sainsburys and Bettys at around 8.30pm.
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A spokesperson for the force said: “Victim reported he saw a homeless male in the doorway of Sainsbury’s when an unknown male grabbed him from behind and squeezed him in the waist before making threats to hurt him and then followed him to Betty’s where gestures were then made through the window.”
The unknown male is described as a white male, around 5ft11, dressed smartly, wearing a light top, dark trousers, he had short, dark hair and had a goatee and moustache that was well trimmed.
If you have any information that could help, witnessed the event, or have CCTV footage, please contact PC 1141 KELLY by emailing laura.kelly@northyorkshire.police.uk
Please quote reference 12260203287.