Two people assaulted in Taunton
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following the incident last month
Two people have been assaulted in Taunton.
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following the incident back on the 29th of July when they were approached by a group of five men.
It happened between 4.30-6pm on Wheatley Crescent.
Both men, in their 20s and 30s, were assaulted with a hammer and a bladed article and suffered minor injuries, and officers say both groups knew each other.
One man sustained a cut to the chin and small cuts and grazes to his hand.
Officers say they are treating this as an isolated incident but have increased patrols in the area as a precaution.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the force added: "We are keen to speak to any witnesses to the assault. The suspect is described as white, of 'stocky' build, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, in his late 20s, with short, brown hair and a tattoo on the side of his face.
"He was wearing a black tracksuit with vertical stripes along the side of the clothing.
"If you saw anything which could aid our investigation, please contact 101 and quote reference 5223182453."