Detectives in York are appealing for two vital witnesses to an assault in York city centre to come forward.

It is believed that two women who were the occupants of a silver-coloured vehicle intervened in the assault which occurred on Blake Street at around 11pm on Monday 25 March 2013.

The victim, a 23-year-old local man suffered facial injuries when he was attacked by two men and two women outside McDonald’s. As the incident continued towards Duncombe Place, the women got out to help the victim and offered to take him home.

The victim was later treated for his injuries at York District Hospital.

Officers are keen to speak to the women who helped the victim as they may have information vital to the investigation.

If you were one of the women who intervened in the assault or have any other information that can help the investigation please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for Detective Constable Mark Skelton or York CID.

Alternatively, information can be sent via email to mark.skelton@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12130056559 when passing information about this incident.