Police appeal after man in his 70s assaulted in Chard
It's reported he was punched in an alleyway near to Essex Close car park at around 4pm on the 28th of April
Police are looking to speak to a man they believe has key information on an assault in Chard.
A man in his 70s suffered facial injuries after he was punched in an alleyway near to Essex Close car park at around 4pm on the 28th of April.
In a statement, officers confirmed that the victim fell to the floor and suffered significant injuries to his hand, bruising to his arms, elbow and eye, and a cut eyebrow, which required medical treatment.
The offender has been described as a white man, approximately in his late-20s, with short brown hair and short facial hair.
Police say they would particularly like to speak to a young, unknown male who was on a bicycle travelling through the alleyway at the time of the offence who may have witnessed the incident.
Anybody who has any information on the incident, or if you were the young male in the area at the time of the offence, please call 101 quoting reference number 5225118842, or complete their online appeals form.