POLICE have issued an appeal after two men were assaulted in Northallerton by two ‘younger suspects’ in a night attack.

The incident happened on Quaker Lane between 8pm and 9pm on Wednesday April 27 and involved two male victims who were assaulted by two younger suspects, one of whom was believed to have been riding a push-bike.

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Police say they are requesting the public’s assistance to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

A spokesperson for the force said: “In particular, we are appealing for information from anyone who has any CCTV or doorbell footage on Quaker Lane in Northallerton.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Charlotte Lancaster.

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“You can also email charlotte.lancaster@northyorkshire.police.uk If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220073740.”

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