Police appeal after man is injured in Shrewsbury assault
West Mercia Police is appealing for information following an assault at Castle Gates in Shrewsbury.
The incident occurred between 1:45am and 2:03am on Sunday 17th January.
The victim, a man in his twenties, and a friend arrived at Castle Gates following an evening out in Shrewsbury. The pair were then approached by an unknown man who began to be verbally abusive to the victim and his friend.
The offender then physically assaulted the victim; as a result the victim sustained a bloody nose and damage to one of his teeth. Following the attack the offender made off on foot and joined a near-by group of people.
The offender is described as a a white man and aged between 20 and 25 years old. At the time of the incident he was believed to be wearing a grey hooded jacket.
If you witnessed this incident or recognise the description of the offender please call police on 101 quoting incident number 51s of Sunday 17th January.
Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable speaking directly to the police then you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
