Police appeal for witnesses following Shrewsbury assault
A 29-year-old man has suffered a broken nose and fractured eye socket following an assault in Shrewsbury at the weekend.
The injured man was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital following the incident which happened in Roushill just before 3am on Sunday.
Detective Constable Chris Thomas, the investigating officer, said he was involved in an incident with another man. "They were both sat on the bench at the corner of Roushill and Mardol together with a woman.
"It's alleged the one man punched the other in the face knocking him to the ground and then continued to assault him.
“I am investigating the full circumstances and appealing to anyone who saw any part of the incident or the circumstances leading up to it, to contact me at Shrewsbury police station on 0300 333 3000."
A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with assault, causing grievous bodily harm.
