Police appeal for information following an assault in Sunderland
Two suspects have been arrested after a man was attacked in the street
Two suspects have been arrested after a man was assaulted in the street – and officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
At about 6.30pm on Saturday (November 20) officers received a report that a man had been assaulted by three males on General Graham Street in Sunderland.
The attackers – who had their faces covered – assaulted the male who suffered facial injuries, before all parties left the scene.
The assault was reported to police by witnesses but the victim of the assault has yet to come forward. Police are now asking the victim, who is described as in his 30s, of slim build with short brown hair, to get in touch with officers immediately.
An investigation was launched into the incident and two men – aged 31 and 30 – have been arrested in connection with the assault. They remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Adele Reed, of Northumbria Police, said:
“This was a nasty assault that happened on a busy road, and we know a number of people saw the attack and have since been in touch with us.
“I am appealing for the victim, who left the area shortly after the assault in a vehicle, to come forward to ensure he is safe and well.
“I am also asking anybody else who has information about this incident to come forward. We are determined to gain a clearer a picture as to the reasons why this assault took place.
“Violence on our streets will not be tolerated and officers remain in the area to carry out a range of enquiries. Two men remain in custody at this time and will be interviewed as the day progresses.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the police website or by calling 101 quoting reference NP-20211120-0908.
Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by ringing 0800 555 111.
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