Appeal for information about a serious assault that occurred in Ripon

We’re appealing for information about a serious assault that occurred in Ripon.

It happened at around 19:35 21st September 2025 on the common land east of Greystones Primary School, and involved three unknown males on a dirt bike who have assaulted a dog walker.

The victim suffered facial injuries that required hospital treatment.

We’re particularly appealing for information and CCTV that will lead to the suspects being identified. The main perpetrator has been described as a white male, around 5’5” tall with blonde hair that was short. Wearing a grey, hooded tracksuit and holding a white helmet that he used to assault the victim.

The second male was described as white around 6’3” tall, with dark brown hair, curly on top with short back and sides. He wore dark clothing.

The victim has been unable to describe the 3rd male.

All three were riding a red and white dirt bike with a petrol engine. It is unclear at this time what direction the suspects have left the area in but they may had left via Ripon Bypass, Gallows hill, Quarry Moor Lane or Morrisons Car Park.

Please email clive.penten@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 105 PENTEN, or contact