Man found with head injury in Thetford

Police think he may have been assaulted

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 13th Aug 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information or footage about a suspected assault in Thetford last Wednesday (4 August).

A man in his 50s was found with a serious head injury in Mill Lane between 6.25pm and 6.40pm which officers believe was the result of an assault.

Following enquiries, a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and public order offences in Thetford. He was subsequently released on police bail to appear at Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre on Wednesday September 1 2021.

Anyone with information who may have witnessed the incident can contact Sgt Karen Aldridge at Norfolk Constabulary on 101 quoting reference number 36/56378/21.

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