Man knocked unconscious during assault in Shrewsbury
Police today issued an appeal for information about an incident in which a 44-year-old man was attacked and knocked unconscious as he walked home in Shrewsbury.
He was set upon by two men in an unprovoked assault in Beacalls Lane near the prison at around 3.20pm on Wednesday.
Police Constable Glenys Whitelegg, the investigating officer, said: "He had walked over Castle Walk onto Beacalls Lane and spotted two men walking up the road towards him.
"One of them made abusive comments and he was then punched to the back of the head. The two men then punched him to the ground, kicked him in the head and body and left him unconscious."
She said the victim eventually managed to get to his feet and make his way home.
"This was a serious and totally unprovoked attack and I am anxious to hear from anyone who can assist with police enquiries. I am appealing for witnesses and information about the identities of the two offenders."
The two men were described as white, probably in their thirties or forties and were wearing jeans and dark jackets.
Contact Shrewsbury police station on the non-emergency 101 number or call the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111.
