Man suffers cheek bone fracture during assault in Bridgnorth
A 27-year-old man has suffered a fractured cheek bone after he was assaulted in Bridgnorth town centre at the weekend.
The assault happened between 2.10am and 2.30am on Sunday outside Bakers leather shop in Cartway.
He was talking to someone when punched in the face by a man who was with a group of people.
Sergeant Stuart Wells said today: “This was an unprovoked and sustained assault resulting in the victim being taken by ambulance to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
He was treated for a fractured cheek bone and swelling to his face.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any part of this incident to contact Bridgnorth police station by calling 101, or alternatively, contacting the anonymous Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111.”
He said the assailant was described as white, aged 18 to 22, about 5ft 9ins tall, of average build and had short fair hair. He was wearing a light coloured t-shirt with horizontal stripes.
