A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in York.

North Yorkshire Police were contacted by the ambulance service at around 10.17pm yesterday evening (April 19). Crews were requesting police assistance at an incident outside The Terrace Sports Bar in Fossgate in York.

A 46-year-old man had been assaulted outside the bar on the street. Police arrested a 38-year-old man at the scene and he remains in police custody.

The victim currently remains in a critical condition at hospital. His family are being supported by specially trained police officers, a spokesperson for the force said.

CCTV shows several people on the street at time of the incident. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the inicident or who has information as they could have vital information which could help the investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the Major Investigation Team. Or you can email: majorcrimeunit@northyorkshire.police.uk

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

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