Man seriously injured after assault in Cheltenham

It happened just before 1pm yesterday on the Promenade.

Author: Harry LongPublished 19th Dec 2022
Last updated 19th Dec 2022

A man's been taken to hospital after a serious assault in Cheltenham.

It happened just before 1pm yesterday on the Promenade.

The victim was reportedly approached by an unknown man outside the restaurant where a verbal altercation took place before the offender assaulted the man.

He reportedly punched the victim in the head numerous times, pushed him to the floor and pushed his head into railings.

The victim was was taken to Cheltenham General Hospital.

The suspect is described as being a white man, bald, with a ginger beard and of a medium build.

He was wearing a flat cap, a grey woollen coat or jumper and dark coloured denim jeans.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.

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