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New Earswick: Man grabs boy, 11, by throat in street attack

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The incident happened in Alder Way, New Earswick, in September

Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old boy was assaulted by a man in a street near York.

The man is believed to have grabbed the boy by the throat on Alder Way, between Conifer Close and Spruce Close, in New Earswick before leaving on a bike.

The assault happened at about 15:00 BST on 14 September, according to North Yorkshire Police.

The man, possibly carrying a shoulder bag, is described as being in his late 20s to early 30s and about 6ft tall.

He had a shaved or bald head and a short beard, the force added.

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