A teenager was hurt after a gang attacked him in York city centre.
It happened between 4.50pm and 5.10pm on Monday 5 October in and around St Helen’s Square.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A group of youths followed a group of three young people, 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. The altercation was split up by a member of the public.”
The victim went to hospital with injuries to his face. He was later discharged.
Police have released these descriptions of two of the suspects.
- suspect 1: white, male, around 13-14 years old, stocky build, with light brown curly hair, waring rings and a gold necklace
- suspect 2: black, male, around 13-14 years old, between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 9ins tall, wearing a white T-shirt.
Officers are asking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
How to help the police
- Email Chloe Bowes
- Report via the North Yorkshire Police website here
- Via live chat on the website, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm *Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website *Quote reference number 12260196159