A FIVE-A-SIDE footballer was punched unconscious by a member of the opposing team during a match in North Yorkshire.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at the York Sports Village in Heslington, on Tuesday, September 29.

Two local teams kicked off their game at 9.20pm. Towards the end of the game, a 28-year-old man from York was punched in the face and knocked unconscious by a member of the opposing team.

The offender is described as a white man, aged early to mid-twenties with short shaven hair and of stocky/big build. He was wearing a red Liverpool football kit.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to PC Adrienne McCoubrey or email Adrienne.mccoubrey@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12150173222 when passing on information about the incident