A man has been taken to hospital after an assault in a York nature reserve.

North Yorkshire Police said a man in his 20s was assaulted in Clifton Backies Nature Reserve, Water Lane, at around 10.30am on Tuesday, September 12.

A police spokesperson added: "The victim, a man in his 20s, was assaulted by a suspect who was riding a bicycle.

"The suspect is described as a white man, slim build, aged approximately mid 20s and was wearing a grey/dark tracksuit.

"Following on from the incident, the victim required treatment at hospital."

They’re now appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward and speak to them.

Please email ed.chatland@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help their investigation.

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

Please quote reference 12240166334 when passing on information.