Police are seeking witnesses to an assault in Skipton.

A 43-year-old man was beaten up in Hallams Yard after he came into the alleyway to ask three youths to keep the noise down.

The victim was then punched and kicked when he was on the floor. He sustained facial cuts and bruising to his chest.

A police spokesman said: "This was a particularly nasty assault and a shocking level of violence has been used."

Any information can be passed to the police via 0845 6060247 or by calling the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.