Appeal for witnesses to Bridgnorth assault
Police investigating an assault on a man in Bridgnorth today appealed for a couple spotted nearby to come forward.
The 31-year-old victim was punched in the face and knocked to the ground by another man in the incident which happened on the river bridge in Low Town at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, September 19.
He suffered swelling around his mouth and nose and also lost a tooth.
Police Constable Laura Finch, the investigating officer, said today: "It's known that a couple, a man and a woman, walked over the bridge at the time of the incident. I am trying to locate this couple as they may have information which will help our inquiries.
"I urge them to make contact with Bridgnorth police station by calling 101."
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm and given police bail with conditions while inquiries continue.
