Woman pushed to the ground and kicked in York after man confronts her on Bonfire Night

The unknown attacker confronted the victim in Heworth about her dog barking at fireworks

East Parade, York
Author: Edward BreslinPublished 7th Nov 2020
Last updated 7th Nov 2020

A woman's been pushed to the ground and kicked in York after being confronted by a unknown man about her dog barking at fireworks.

It happened at the Heworth Road/East Parade junction, York, at 7.55pm on Thursday 5 November 2020.

The woman suffered slight injuries after being pushed to the ground and kicked.

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

In particular, we are appealing for information about the identity of the offender.

The suspect is described as male, approximately 30 to 40 years of age, around 5ft 9/10ins tall and of a medium build.

The suspect was described as having dark shaggy hear in a bowl cut style.

He was wearing a black snood with a distinctive purple skeleton jaw graphic on the front, and a dark leather jacket.

He approached from the Melrosegate direction and left in the direction of the Walnut Tree Pub.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Harry Mallett. You can also email harry.mallett@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 12200195117.