Dog walker seriously injured after being beaten by 3 men outside primary school

A man in his 60s has been left seriously injured after being beaten by three men riding a dirt bike by a primary school.

The attack took place on on Sunday night as the the man walked his dog outside Greystones Primary School in Ripon, North Yorkshire. He required hospital treatment for facial injuries and police are now hunting for the suspects.

North Yorkshire Police are now appealing for further information as a manhunt was launched. They have issued descriptions of the three alleged attackers, who they want to speak with immediately. They have also detailed the vehicle they were riding.

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The man they describe as the main suspect is white, around 5ft 5ins, with short blond hair. He was wearing a grey, hooded tracksuit, and holding a white helmet, which he assaulted the victim with. The second male was also white, around 6ft 3ins, with dark, curly brown hair on top, with short back and sides. He was wearing dark clothing.

No description has been provided for the third man. All three of the men were riding red and white dirt bikes with a petrol engine. Police believe the suspects may have fled the area via Ripon Bypass, Gallows Hill, Quarry Moor Lane, or the local Morrisons Car Park.

YorkshireLive report that police have urged anyone with information to get in touch as the victim continues to recover from the attack. They said: "We’re appealing for information following a serious assault in Ripon. We’re particularly appealing for any information and CCTV footage of the incident.

"It is unclear at this time what direction the suspects have left the area in, but they may have left via Ripon Bypass, Gallows hill, Quarry Moor Lane or Morrisons Car Park."

"Email clive.penten@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101 and ask for Clive Penten, quoting reference number 12250179062, with information. You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online."