Fisherman seriously injured after riverbank attack

The image shows a riverside scene along the River Foss. Several boats are moored along the edge of the calm water, including a large one on the left covered with a grey tarp and smaller boats scattered across the centre and right side. The background features tall, leafy trees that line the riverbank. Among the buildings visible, there's an older structure with a clock or bell tower that stands out in the middle distance. Further to the right, more modern buildings are visible. The sky is partly cloudy.Google

The man was attacked on the banks of the River Foss in York on Friday

A fisherman is in hospital with serious head injuries after being assaulted on a riverbank.

According to North Yorkshire Police, the man, who is in his 30s, was attacked on the banks of the River Foss near Peasholme Centre and Castle Mills Marina in York between 23:30 and 00:30 BST on Friday.

Detectives are appealing for the two men the victim had been fishing with earlier in the evening, to come forward, along with any other witnesses who were in the area at the time.

Police are also asking anyone who has CCTV or doorbell cameras that may have captured the incident to get in touch.

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