Man beaten and robbed in York street

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a robbery that occurred in York.

It happened on Holgate Road, near the junction of Blossom Street, sometime between 12.30am and 1.30am on Saturday 4 July 2020.

The victim, a man in his 40s, was lured to an area described as having a number of four story flats by a man who was aged around 19-20 years-old.

He was then attacked by another four men, also aged around 19-20 years-old and wearing dark clothing, who stole the victim’s Jack Wolfskin jacket and a quantity of cash.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance where he was treated for four cuts, that required stitching, and swelling around the eye.

The man who walked the victim to the attack is is described as having dark hair, approx. 5ft 9ins tall and of skinny build. He was wearing a black Burghaus jacket, black jogging bottoms and dark Nike air max trainers.

Police  are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, they are appealing for information about any groups of males aged around 19-20 that were hanging around near Blossom Street, Holgate Road and Lowther Terrace.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Harl Pattison. You can also email Harl.Pattison@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

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