Man suffers serious injuries following assault in St Georges
A man has suffered serious injuries following an assault in St Georges yesterday.
The assault occurred on Grove Street sometime between 9.30pm and 10.15pm, as the 51-year-old man - made his way to The Turf public house with a female friend, they were approached by a group containing around 8 people.
The group - which contained men and women - spoke to the victim and his friend but within seconds a fight broke out.
A police spokesman said:
"The 51-year-old man found himself the main target for this assault and during the course of it he fell to the ground and was kicked and punched a significant number of times. Eventually the group left the scene on foot and a member of the public who saw the disorder called the police and the ambulance service who responded immediately.
"The man was unconscious when the emergency services arrived and he was quickly transferred to an ambulance and rushed to hospital. He has been treated for his head injuries overnight but is currently described as being in a critical but stable condition.
"Tests done overnight have established that he has fractures to both sides of his face, lacerations to his head and cuts, bruises and grazes all over his body.
"The victim's friend - who did attempt to step in to stop this assault - did suffer minor injuries as a result of this incident but did not require hospital treatment.
"The scene of this assault on Grove Street - close to The Turf pub - is currently cordoned off by police officers and forensic work is ongoing at the scene. Police are also looking at the possibility that there may be CCTV available that could aid their investigation.
"Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, or anyone who may know any of the members of the group involved. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call officers in CID in Telford on 0300 333 3000.
"Alternatively, please remember that information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you'd rather not get directly involved yourself."
