Police are appealing for information after a student needed hospital treatment for facial injuries following an assault.
A man has been arrested following the unprovoked incident, which took place on Saturday 17 February.
The student, a man in his 20s, was attacked on Fulford Road near the junction with Broadway between 8.10pm and 8.30pm.
After being set upon, the victim was taken to hospital by ambulance and remained in hospital for two days.
A man in his 30s has been arrested and bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email simon.dixon@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Simon Dixon.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240029913.
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