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Man suffers facial injuries during violent attack in Telford

By Shropshire Live19 July 2015
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A man has suffered significant facial injuries during an attack carried out by three men, one of which had a bladed weapon, in Telford.

Man suffers facial injuries during violent attack in Telford

The incident took place at around 10.30pm on Friday 17 July at Wantage in Woodside.

The victim, a 31 year-old man was confronted by three white men; one of the offenders had a bladed weapon. The victim was attacked by all three men and suffered significant facial injuries which are being treated at the Princess Royal Hospital.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for any witnesses who may have been within the area around the time of this violent attack, or may have any information regarding the three suspects who had committed this assault."

The first suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5'9" to 5'10" in height with a slight beard and moustache, wearing dark clothing.

The second is described as a white man, approximately 5'9" to 5'10" in height, with short dark hair, clean shaven and wearing dark clothing.

A third person is described as a white man, approximately 5'9" to 5'10" in height, with dark beard and dark clothing.

Police are appealing for any information in relation to this attack and for anyone who may have seen or heard anything of this incident to call 101, quoting incident number 847 of 17 July.

Alternatively you can give information without giving your name by calling the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.

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  • Telford
  • Telford and Wrekin
  • West Mercia Police
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