It occurred at around 9.50pm on Wednesday 22 October 2014, on The Green, Acomb, close to the junction with Danebury Drive.
A 44-year-old woman was walking towards Tostig Avenue, when she was verbally abused by three men who were sitting on a bench. One of the group then approached the victim and punched her face. As a result she suffered bruising to her right cheek.
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It was reported to the police shortly after 12.50am on Tuesday 14 October 2014, by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, who were dealing with a car fire on Tudor Road, Acomb.
The suspect was seen placing something underneath a BMW before setting it on fire.
After the incident, the person responsible headed towards Hamilton Drive.
As a result of the fire, the BMW 3 series was completely destroyed and a Citroen Berlingo and a Mazda were damaged. The front of the house was also damaged by the fire.
Detective Sergeant Mark Jackson, of York CID, said: “The act of arson took place very close to the house where people were sleeping. This fire could easily have led to potentially devastating consequences.
“If you recognise the person captured on camera, or saw someone matching their description in the Tudor Road, Gale Lane or Middleton Road areas around the time of the fire, I urge you to contact the police immediately.
“I am also keen to speak to anyone who works at local garages who may have sold fuel to someone filling a petrol can, and ask them to get in touch straight away.”
Anyone who can assist with this investigation should contact York CID on 101, select option 2 and ask for the department by name. Alternatively, information can be emailed to yorkcid@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference number 12140177124.
At around 6.45pm on 27 June 2014, a man and a woman entered Tesco on Acomb Wood Drive and took alcohol and food from the shelves before leaving the store without paying.
Officers are appealing to anyone who recognises the people pictured in the images to contact them with information.
Anyone who can help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for PC Gemma Churchward or York police.
Alternatively, information can be emailed to gemma.churchward@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12140105226 when passing information about this incident.
The red and white Bedford Rascal was taken from outside the owner’s house on Rosebery Street between 9am and 9.30pm on Saturday 9 August 2014.
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Police appeal for information
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was stabbed in York.
The victim, a 28-year-old local man, suffered serious injuries to his abdomen in the incident which occurred on Stuart Road in the Acomb area of the city, at around 2.10am on Saturday 9 August 2014.
He is currently being treated at Leeds General Infirmary where his condition is described as critical but stable.
A 39-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody for questioning.
Officers are currently searching in and around the Stuart Road area to try and recover the weapon used in the incident, which is believed to be a kitchen knife.
Anyone who sees a discarded knife in the area is urged to contact the police as soon as possible.
Officers would also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information which can assist the investigation.
Anyone with information that can help the investigation is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for York CID.
Alternatively, information can be emailed to YorkCID@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12140134110 when passing information about this incident.
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There has been a lot of talk over the last few weeks of declining standards of behaviour on York’s’ City centre streets.
Much of the decline has been put down to excessive alcohol consumption.
Some blame changes to the licensing laws which allow pubs and clubs much longer opening hours than were common 25 years ago.
It appears that the Licensing committee has failed to get tough with breaches of licensing conditions (selling alcohol to those who are already drunk) although alcohol consumption on City Centre streets and parks is now banned. Those making representations to the committee against extended alcohol sales are usually ignored.
If York has enough outlets with licenses to sell alcohol – and it certainly appears to – then a presumption against increasing the number might be a start. But a drift towards 1920’s style Prohibition is not a palatable solution in a modern liberal society.
Individuals must take responsibility for their own actions.
Others blame the Council which appears to have imperceptibly changed its marketing strategy from “a City of Festivals” to “Party City” over the last few years
What the debate lacks is facts.
Just how many reports of drunken behaviour, and arrests for alcohol related offences, have taken place over the months and years and how does this compare to similar City’s elsewhere?
Are those responsible locals? Is it a relatively small number of individuals involved on a recurring basis?
What options are available?
The Council Leaders fail safe solution to any difficult problem is to call a “summit”.
Although those attending any such conference might get a warm (non alcoholic) glow from attending and exchanging opinions it will have little practical effect if research and public consultation is not undertaken first.
Cooler weather (and tempers) may buy the City a few months grace during which an anti alcohol abuse strategy can be developed.
NB. The Council has today published a study which claims that alcohol fuelled problems have reduced over the last 3 years. It claims that fewer people attending A&E are drunk!
Nothing was stolen from either of the premises. However, at the second property the burglar started a fire causing a small amount of damage.
Around the time of the burglaries, a man was seen in the area. He is described as white, aged in his late 20s, approximately 6ft tall, with an athletic build and short dark hair. He was clean shaven and had a large tattoo on the left hand side of his neck. The man was wearing a black crew neck t-shirt, blue jeans and red trainers.
Detective Inspector Alan Rowan, of York CID, said: “If you were in the Monkgate Cloisters area at the time of the burglaries and noticed anyone acting in a suspicious manner, or believe you may have seen this man, I urge you to come forward and contact the police straight away.”
Detective Inspector Rowan added: “While we are having this spell of warm weather, can I please remind homeowners to keep doors and windows securely locked. Even if you are in the house, an open window provides opportunist thieves with an easy target. They will be in and out of your home within moments having stolen your personal items.”
For more information about home security please visit www.northyorkshire.police.uk/crimeprevention.
Anyone who can assist with this investigation should contact York CID, select option 2 and ask for the department by name. Alternatively, information can be emailed to yorkcid@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.
Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference number 12140124663.
The victim, a 33-year-old man from Scotland, sustained a broken nose and a fractured cheekbone when he was attacked on North Street at around 11.35pm on Saturday 12 July 2014.
There has been an increase in the number of complaints about noise and anti social behaviour over recent days.
Problems with noise can, in part, be traced to windows being left open in the warmer weather that the City is enjoying.
However in some streets neighbours have been seriously disturbed. One such area is St Stephens Square and now the activities of those living in two particular blocks of flats there have been passed to the Police for their attention.
About 6 months ago the authorities centralised their anti social behaviour resources in West Offices and it is beginning to look like this was a backward step.
Residents affected by noise problems should report issues to the Councils Environmental Protection Unit
If the problem is on the street – or involves more than just noise – then it should be reported to the Police. There have been changes in the local policing teams recently and more are in prospect but the easiest way to contact them is by telephoning 101.
Details of the Safer Neighbourhoods West team can be found by clicking here