A man in his sixties suffered severe injuries following an assault by three individuals riding a dirt bike near a primary school. The incident occurred on Sunday evening as the man was walking his dog outside Greystones Primary School in Ripon, North Yorkshire. He sustained facial injuries and received medical care at a hospital. The police are actively searching for the attackers.

North Yorkshire Police have launched a manhunt and are seeking information from the public. Descriptions of the three suspects have been provided, with details of their physical appearances and the type of vehicle they were using. The primary suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with short blond hair, wearing a grey hooded tracksuit and carrying a white helmet used in the assault. The second male is also white, about 6 feet 3 inches tall, with dark curly brown hair on top and short hair on the back and sides, dressed in dark clothing. No information has been given about the third individual.

All three suspects were riding red and white dirt bikes with petrol engines. The police suspect that they may have fled the scene through various routes including Ripon Bypass, Gallows Hill, Quarry Moor Lane, or the local Morrisons Car Park. YorkshireLive reported that the victim is recovering, and the police are urging anyone with relevant information or CCTV footage to come forward.

Authorities have requested those with information to contact them via email or phone, providing specific reference details. Additionally, individuals can reach out to Crimestoppers for anonymous reporting. The investigation is ongoing, and cooperation from the community is crucial in identifying and apprehending the suspects.