A WOMAN required hospital treatment after a fight broke out in a city street.

A 23-year-old woman from Scarborough has been arrested for affray after the brawl between a group of women in King Street, York, at 12.40am on Monday.

Police said a woman in her 20s was assaulted and dragged to the ground during the fight, leaving her with injuries which needed treatment at York Hospital.

The 23-year-old has been released while investigations continue.

Anyone who saw the fight or has any information about it, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and and ask for DC Tracey Pearson, DS Matt Dodson or the York Investigation Hub. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.