Assault reported in Norton park

Author: Micky WelchPublished 26th Jan 2022

Police investigating a serious assault reported to have taken place in a Norton park are appealing for information and dashcam or CCTV footage.

Police were called at 8.13pm Monday January 24th to Norton Recreational Park to a reported assault on a man in his 30s by a group of men (thought to be six to seven men).

The victim suffered an open fracture to his right leg requiring hospital treatment.

The men were reported to have made off following the incident, on foot, away from the park, towards the direction of Leven Road.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything at around this time, in the area of Norton Road, Norton Avenue, Leven Road, including any dashcam or CCTV, to contact them on 101, reference 013360. Police enquiries are ongoing.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers and you don’t have to give your name, on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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