Man in unprovoked attack in Scarborough suffers five broken ribs and a fractured eye socket as police appeal for information

By Louise Hollingsworth
Published 24th Apr 2023, 13:16 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2023, 13:16 BST
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North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in Scarborough.

The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Saturday April 15, near Friar’s Way car park.

A man in his forties was attacked from behind and knocked to the ground, sustaining five broken ribs and a fractured eye socket.

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Officers are appealing for any information from anyone in the area who may have witnessed the incident itself, or seen any suspicious activity in the area.

A man involved in a unprovoked attack in Scarborough suffers five broken ribs and a fractured eye socket as police appeal for information.A man involved in a unprovoked attack in Scarborough suffers five broken ribs and a fractured eye socket as police appeal for information.
A man involved in a unprovoked attack in Scarborough suffers five broken ribs and a fractured eye socket as police appeal for information.

If you can help the investigation, email [email protected].

Quote reference number 12230067561.

If you would prefer to report anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.