Man suffers broken hip in Reading assault
Police say he was deliberately tripped over
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was deliberately tripped over.
At around 9.30pm on Saturday (24/8), a man approached a group of people, and was deliberately tripped by one of the group, on Broad Street.
The victim, who is in his sixties, sustained a broken hip and head trauma and required hospital treatment, where he remains.
Description
The offender is described as a woman with blonde hair, wearing a pale-coloured top and trousers, carrying a small black bag.
Witnesses
Investigating officer PC Erin Attride said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident or has information that will assist us in our investigation to get in touch.
“Any witnesses or anyone with information about this incident should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240407882.
“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”