Man taken to hospital after suffering 'puncture wound' in Lowestoft

Police are investigating what caused the injury.

Lowestoft beach.
Author: Luke ReeveyPublished 20th Dec 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a man was injured in Lowestoft.

Officers were called by the ambulance service to Edgerton Road shortly before 11.20pm on Wednesday (18th December) after attending an incident in which a person suffered a single 'puncture wound' to the chest.

Officers continue to investigate what caused the injury, the circumstances of the incident and where any incident may have taken place.

The injured party, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anybody with information, including those that may have CCTV or doorbell cameras in the Edgerton Road area, or that were driving in the area between 10.30pm and 11.40pm.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Suffolk Constabulary’s East CID quoting reference 37/71497/24.

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