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Police appeal after assault on Skipton High Street

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 09:10

North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following an assault on the High Street in Skipton.

It happened Sunday 9th March at around 8pm at The Yorkshire Rose pub on Coach Street.

Two suspects ran into the pub having been involved in an altercation earlier in the evening.

They were offered assistance by a member of the public, and one of the men then punched the victim to the side of the head.

These men are believed to have been involved in incidents outside The Castle Inn and The Black Horse on Skipton High Street.

Please email liam.hird@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help their investigation to identify and locate the suspects.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, option 2, and ask for Liam Hird, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250042699 when passing on information.

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