Two men assault another man in Lydney

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Lydney.

It was reported that a man had followed another man out of the Greyhound Pub and towards Lidl on High Street after an altercation.

Another man then confronted the victim who proceeded to fall over. While he was on the ground, the pair assaulted him causing bruising, cuts and grazes.

Officers have conducted enquiries into the incident, which took place at around 9pm on 20 August, and arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of assault ABH and affray. He was later released on bail with conditions.

A second man has also been identified and is due to be voluntarily interviewed.

Despite this, investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or has dashcam/mobile phone footage.

Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 517 of 20 August: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/