Police launch appeal after serious assault in Stamford

A man was left with a broken jaw.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 4th Apr 2022

Lincolnshire police have launched an appeal for information after a man was left with broken teeth and a broken jaw.

The altercation happened on Sunday (3rd) at around 4:30am on Broad Street in Stamford.

A statement said:

"The victim, a man in his 20s, reported being punched in the side of the head by an unknown person as he walked past a group of people who were gathered around a girl who appeared to be on the floor. The victim was knocked to the floor. He then got up and moved on to Red Lion Square, where he was accosted again. It is unclear if the same person carried out both attacks.

"The victim has been left with significant facial injuries requiring hospital treatment, and we have now launched a grievous bodily harm (GBH) enquiry into the incident and are working to identify the person or people responsible."

The force are asking for any footage of the incident that may have been captured on a mobile phone, or dashcam.

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