Man suffers fractured jaw in Frome assault

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for information

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 19th Jun 2024

A man has had to undergo surgery after an assault in Frome.

Police tell us the 27-year-old was assaulted by three other men and suffered a fractured jaw on Trinity Street on Friday evening.

They tell us investigations are underway - and have launched an appeal for information.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "A 27-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries after being assaulted in Frome.

"The incident happened in Trinity Street at around 8pm on Friday (June 14).

"The victim was assaulted by three other men and suffered a fractured jaw, which required surgery.

"The only descriptions we currently have of the offenders are that they’re all men and in their twenties.

"An investigation is underway and we’re appealing for any witnesses to this incident, especially anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward.

"If you can help, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224154147."

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