A TEENAGER was treated in hospital following an assault in Skipton.

Police are appealing for information following the attack on the 15-year-old boy which happened last Monday, November 12, at around 5.30pm near to the mini roundabout at the junction of Snaygill Industrial Estate, in Keighley Road.

The victim suffered a broken nose and cut lip and was taken to Airedale General Hospital where he was treated and discharged.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

"In particular, we are appealing for any members of the public who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

"Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 with crime reference number 12180212003. You can also email: david.gasson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Information can also be passed on anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.