A man who got into a car he thought was a taxi was attacked by the driver.
It happened at the junction of Golden Arrow Way and Half Penny Lane in Knaresborough at around 4.35am on Sunday 3 August.
After getting into the car there was an “altercation with the driver”, police say.
The victim had to be treated for facial injuries at hospital.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “He is unsure whether he got into a licensed taxi or a car purporting to be a taxi and we are trying to establish the full circumstances as part of our investigation.
“We’re particularly appealing for information about anything that was seen or heard within the area at the time of the offence.
“Furthermore, we are appealing for any CCTV or Ring doorbell footage that may have captured the incident.”
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 849
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250144149
