Police appeal for witnesses following assault in Oswestry
Police in Oswestry are appealing for witnesses or information after an assault in Chaucer Close in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Between 2am and 2.15am, the victim was approached by an unknown man in the street. The victim, a man in his forties, raised his hand to protect his face during a suspected assault, and consequently sustained a deep cut to his finger, believed to be from a sharp instrument. The injury required medical treatment.
The suspect is believed to be a white man aged between 16-25 years old, approximately 5'5" tall and of a slim build. He was thought to be wearing a black hooded top, dark jeans and dark trainers.
Following the incident the suspect ran off in the direction of Blackfriars.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed to incident or may have any information, to please call police on 101, quoting incident number 152s of 13 December 2015.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website.
