A man has been arrested following a robbery near St Barnabas Church on Jubilee Terrace in York.
The incident occurred just before 7pm on Monday 14 July, when three male suspects were seen assaulting a teenage boy and stealing his rucksack.
North Yorkshire Police responded swiftly to the scene. The suspects fled into a nearby housing estate, discarding the stolen rucksack, which was later recovered and returned to the victim thanks to a vigilant member of the public.
An 18-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of robbery.
The victim sustained a broken nose and facial injuries.
Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or video doorbell footage of the incident or aftermath.
If you can help, call 101, quoting reference 12250129875, or email PC 1247 Peter Maw at peter.maw@northyorkshire.police.uk. Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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