Police investigate unprovoked assault in Hadley
Police are investigating an unprovoked assault which took place in Crescent Road, Hadley, between 9.30pm and 9.45pm on Sunday 1st November.
The victim, a 25 year old man was walking down the alleyway adjacent to Crescent Road when he was approached from behind and grabbed by an unknown man. The victim was thrown against a fence and pushed to the ground. The offender then left in an unknown direction.
The victim sustained minor injuries to his cheek, left arm, bruising and swelling to his right eye. He was treated at the scene by an ambulance crew.
The suspect is believed to be in his 30s and was described as being between 5ft 10ins and 6ft, of a slim build, with a goatee style beard. He was wearing a black puffa style jacket, blue jeans and wore a hat. He is also reported to have smelt of alcohol.
PC Matthew Bewick of West Mercia Police said, "This appears to be an unprovoked attack on a member of the public; we are urging anyone who may have information that could lead to identifying the mentioned man to ensure that we bring him to justice."
If anyone has any information please contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident 825s of 1 November 2015.
