Hammer attack in Northallerton

A man sitting in a parked car has been attacked with a hammer in Northallerton.

It happened on Ashlands Road at approximately 11.15pm on Friday 3rd July when two people in their 20s, who had been sitting in a parked car, were approached by a group of people in a small white van.

The driver of the car was attacked with a hammer sustaining injuries to his face, neck and back but did not require hospital treatment.

The front passenger window of his vehicle was also smashed during the incident.

At around 1am on Saturday 4 July, further damage was caused to the victim’s vehicle whereby the rear passenger window was also smashed.

Two men aged 24 and 21, and two woman aged 19 and 23 year, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage and  have been released under investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for James Crawford.

You can also email James.Crawford@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200112830.

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