Woman, 21, robbed by three masked men in Foxwood


A WOMAN has been assaulted and robbed by three men wearing scarves over their faces in Foxwood.

The 21-year-old was on a path between Rogers Court and Lydham Court in Acomb when she was approached from behind by three men, assaulted and money was taken from her purse.
The robbery happened on April 1 at about 7.15pm.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for any information about the attack.

The attackers are described as a man wearing a grey tracksuit top and bottoms, with a dark blue Adidas logo on the top left side of his top. His face was covered with a plain black scarf.

Another was about 6ft tall, wearing a black Nike hooded top, with a distinctive skull-patterned scarf covering his face.

The other was a man wearing blue “Cross Hatch” jeans and a blue hooded top with a red logo on the top left side. He was wearing a distinctive pink and blue scarf across his face.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Ben Stevens – or email benjamin.stevens@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

Please quote incident number 12150053766 when passing on any information about this incident.

Latest Planning application for the Westfield Ward

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the  Westfield ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference

Location:       Co-Op Travel 47 York Road Acomb York YO24 4LN

Proposal:       Display of 1no. illuminated fascia sign and 1no. illuminated projecting sign

Ref No: 15/00648/ADV

Applicant:      DPSK Ltd        Contact Mr Jonathan Rainey      Consultation Expiry Date        4 May 2015Case Officer:   Victoria Bell   Expected Decision Level DEL

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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.

Events in and near Westfield

Acomb Young Artistes April 2015

FRIENDS OF ACOMB WOOD AGM
Wednesday 22 April at 7.30pm at Woodthorpe Primary School
An opportunity to hear about recent work in the wood and improvements to pathways plus a chance to ask questions, offer your ideas and get involved.

Dog walk April 2015

Crime surgery

POLICE and CRIME COMMISSIONER Julia Mulligan will be holding a surgery in the Church Hall Front Street Acomb Y024 3BX on WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE at 6pm – 7.30pm
To make an appointment e mail info@northyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk or ring 01423 569562