Police issue witness appeal following attack in Broseley
Police today appealed for witnesses to an incident in Broseley where a 43-year-old man was attacked by two men wielding metal bars or sticks.
The incident happened just before 1am on Saturday in the High Street following an earlier altercation in Bridgnorth.
The victim received extensive bruising and swelling and was taken by ambulance to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
Police are now anxious to hear from anyone who saw the attack in Broseley or the earlier argument in Bridgnorth High Street at around 11pm on Friday.
Detective Sergeant Dave Meyer said: "It's believed the attackers were wielding weapons in the form of metal bars or sticks and struck the victim a number of times, causing him to fall into the road.
"He had arrived moments earlier in a taxi with a group of females. The attackers arrived in a white Ford Transit van and possibly another vehicle.
"Prior to this, it's understood the victim and his friends had an altercation with the attackers in Bridgnorth High Street near the market hall at around 11pm on Friday. We are appealing for anyone who witnessed a male and two females arguing or fighting with a male and two females in a white transit van."
Witnesses to either incident are urged to contact Bridgnorth CID on 0300 333 3000. Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111.
Two men aged 18 and 20 have been arrested in connection with the incident. They have been given conditional bail pending further police enquiries.
