Fire extinguisher discharged at victim on York bridge
Police are investigating an assault on a York bridge.
The incident started at McDonald’s on Blake Street at about 8.10pm on Monday, 17 August.
Officers say a group of young people were causing a disturbance at the branch.
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Lendal Bridge, York
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The group subsequently left the restaurant and made their way towards Lendal Bridge, where a fire extinguisher was discharged at the victim.
“We are keen to speak to the victim to establish the full circumstances of the incident and support our investigation.
“If you are the victim, or if you witnessed the incident and have information that could assist our enquiries, please get in touch.”
This article originally said the fire extinguisher was discharged in McDonald’s. Police subsequently updated the details about the incident, and we made changes accordingly
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