A man has been left fighting for his life after an assault in Thirsk at the weekend.
At around 10pm on Saturday North Yorkshire Police received a report that a 32-year-old man had been assaulted at the back of the White Horse Café in Thirsk Market Place.
Enquires suggested that it followed an incident in The Royal pub that had spilled onto the street.
Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to hospital with serious head injuries where he currently remains in a critical condition.
Following enquiries a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
He has been released on bail.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Officers understand that a number of people were in the area and witnessed the assault, or incidents surrounding it, and have asked for those people to come forward with any information if they have if they haven’t already spoken to police.”
Anyone with any information should please email CIDnorthallerton@northyorkshire.police.uk or call police on 101 quoting reference number 12210223112.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website.
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