A MAN was left with a fractured skull following an attack in York city centre.

Police investigating the incident today (Monday) released CCTV images of two men and a woman they wanted to speak to in connection with the "serious assault", which took place at about 3.18am on Sunday at the taxi rank in Duncombe Place, close to York Minster.

The attack resulted in a man sustaining a fractured skull and a woman received a black eye and a number of grazes and bruises.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police confirmed this evening that the people pictured in the CCTV images had been identified.

Officers want to hear from anyone else with information that would assist the investigation.

Contact police on 101, select option 1 and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference 11290151828.

If you want to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.