A TEENAGE girl has been attacked in York, say the police.

North Yorkshire Police said the female victim was left with bruising on her face and chest after being assaulted by one teenage girl and two teenage boys in Heworth.

The force said the incident happened around 3.30pm on August 22 on the South Beck Footpath, off Byland Avenue.

North Yorkshire Police said the suspects are believed to be in their mid to late teens.

The force said it is appealing for information about any witnesses who may have seen the incident or people acting suspiciously in this area during this time.

Please email benjamin.portwine@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help North Yorkshire Police’s investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Benjamin Portwine, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference NYP-22082024-0458 when passing on information.