A MAN is in serious condition in hospital after a robbery in York.

North Yorkshire Police said the 35-year-old was attacked and suffered a serious head injury in Mill Street, between Piccadilly and George Street, next to the Tramways Club.

The incident happened at between 6.40pm and 7pm on Friday, and the victim was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

A blue forensic tent and police cordon have been put up next to the Tramways Club, and the roads have been partially closed.

Lesley Jones, who lives in Trafalgar House in Piccadilly, said she had seen officers arrive last night, to deal with a series of suspicious items in the road.

She said: "I witnessed a series of parcels in the middle of the road, mainly wrapped in green plastic, the largest to be approximately four feet long.

"I then saw the police van arrive, through the cordon and an officer erected what looks like a blue forensic tent. There was a lot of activity at approx 11.30pm with many more officers and plain clothes CID in the street."

Mrs Jones said at one point in the night there were between 12 and 15 police officers at the scene.

Police said a 15-year-old York boy has been arrested in connection with the robbery, and remains in police custody.

Officers want to speak to anyone who saw a group of youths in the area last night. Anyone with information should phone 101 and pass information to the force control room, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

Please quote reference number 12160135699 when passing on information.