Man knocked out cold in York attack

A MAN was attacked and left unconscious on a York street.
Bishopthorpe Road's junction with South Bank Avenue, York. Image: GoogleBishopthorpe Road's junction with South Bank Avenue, York. Image: Google
Bishopthorpe Road's junction with South Bank Avenue, York. Image: Google

Police said the man was targeted at the junction of South Bank Avenue and Bishopthorpe Road just before 5am on Sunday (May 20).

The victim suffered minor lacerations to his face and chest. He attended York Hospital and has since been released.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to call 101, select option 2, and ask for Sarah Jobe of York serious crime team, quoting crime reference number 12180088209.