We’re appealing for information about a serious assault that occurred on Blake Street, in York city centre.

It happened on Thursday 27 March around 1.30am to 1.50am on Blake Street, near to McDonalds and the Londis store. After a short verbal altercation between two men, one of the men has punched the other man, knocking him to the ground and continuing to punch him.

The victim was taken to hospital and received treatment for a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.

We’re particularly appealing for anyone to come forward who witnessed the assault or was in the area at the time.

The suspect is described as a white man, in his forties, large build and bald.

Please email if you have any information that could help our investigation.

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

Please quote reference 12250053755 when passing on information.