Appeal for information after group assault man in Stroud

Officers are appealing for witnesses and any footage in relation to an incident which involved a group assaulting a man in Stroud earlier this month.

The incident occurred at around 12.10am on Sunday 1 November on the corner of King Street and George Street.

Police were called with a report a group of men had assaulted another man, which resulted in him being knocked to the floor and hit in the face. 

It is believed the group then left in a vehicle.

The victim, aged in his 30s, sustained multiple injuries to his face which required hospital treatment.

A man was arrested earlier today, Wednesday 11 November, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident and he remains in custody. Enquiries are ongoing to locate those involved.

Anyone who witnessed what happened or who has information, footage or any CCTV which could assist the investigation, is asked to contact police online by completing the following form and referencing 53260094317: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/