Appeal for witnesses after teenager assaulted in York

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted in York.

The victim, aged 14, was walking along Monkton Road with a friend at around 9.15pm on Monday 7 April 2014, when she was approached by a man who head butted her on the side of her face.

The man then walked off in the direction of Malton Road. He is described as white, aged in his mid-20s, with stubbly facial hair. He was wearing a light-coloured tracksuit top with the hood up and light-coloured jogging bottoms.

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Move to get more parking places in Chapelfields

Damaged verge Bramham Avenue

Acute parking problems have developed on the Chapelfields estate over the winter months.

Many verges have been damaged and now residents – backed by local Liberal Democrats – are calling on the Council to take action.

One idea being put forward is the use of matrix grass protectors of the type used when providing off street parking spaces in other parts of Acomb. The matrix protectors have the advantages of looking like grass verges but are not subject to damage by vehicle over-runs.
WEB Damaged verge Barkston Avenue near pub

Other options being considered include bitmacing some verges, providing laybys, a new programme of dropped kerbs/verge crossovers and the provision of parking areas outside blocks of flats.

Residents are also collecting signatures on a petition which will be presented to the next York Council meeting.

It asks the Council to help to improve the condition of the Chapelfields area and, in particular, to resurface roads/footpaths, repair damaged fences, improve street sweeping, tackle anti social behaviour/crime, refurbish grassed areas, improve car parking and restore street furniture which has been damaged
Web Verge Damage Bramham Road

Matrix protection for grassed areas.

Matrix protection for grassed areas.