A TEENAGE boy was attacked by two youths on the street in Ripon and police are appealing for witnesses.

The 17-year-old was assaulted outside Majestic Wine on North Street between 9.45pm and 10pm on Wednesday, May 4.

Read more: Revealed: Plans for first family dog training holiday centre in the North

The victim was approached by two unknown young men who punched him several times in an unprovoked attack.

He suffered minor facial injuries which did not require medical treatment.

The suspects are described as being aged around 16 to 18 years old and were wearing dark tracksuits.

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

You can also email mark.nursey@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220075828.

 

Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

You can also follow our dedicated North Yorkshire Facebook page for all the latest in the area by clicking here.

For all the top news updates from right across the region straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here.

Have you got a story for us? Contact our newsdesk on newsdesk@nne.co.uk or contact 01325 505054