NORTH Yorkshire police have published CCTV of a woman they would like to speak to after she assaulted a 70-year-old in York city centre.

The incident happened on Market Street at 3.40pm on Monday June 7 and resulted in a 70-year-old woman suffering a cut to the head.

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The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution.

Offers are asking anyone who recognises the woman in the CCTV image, or who has any information on the incident, to get in touch.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Mallett or email 000998@northyorkshire.police.uk

If people wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Please quote reference number 12210134263 when passing on information.

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