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23-year-old man assaulted in Loughborough

Posted on 29/04/2008
marvin

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 23-year-old man was assaulted in Loughborough.

The incident happened at around 12.15am on Tuesday April 22, 2008 as the victim was walking along Forest Road in the direction of Nanpantan Road.

As he neared the Emmanuel church, he became aware of a group of between 6 to 7 youths walking towards him. After he passed them, a bottle was thrown at his head.

The victim began to run and they chased him before one of them struck him on the arm with a bottle.

The group made off after the incident towards the town centre. They have all been described as white, between 16 and 18-years-old and were wearing hooded tops.

The victim was treated at the Leicester Royal Infirmary for an injury to his arm and has since been discharged.

PC Jason Foster, who is investigating the incident, said: "The victim has been left extremely upset by the assault and has already lost earnings as he is currently unable to work due to his injuries.

"We are very keen to trace a man who approached the victim who said he had been assaulted by the group before this incident. As far as we are aware this person has not contacted us to report an incident of assault and we would be very keen to speak to him as he would be a vital witness to this incident.

"Were you in the Forest Road area at this time in the morning? Did you witness this assault and saw a group matching this description? If so I would urge you to get in touch. Even the smallest details could prove vital to this investigation."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 2897 Jason Foster at Loughborough LPU on 0116 2222222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 2897. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 25/04/08 at 14:02
Crime reference number: NL/02646/08-2