Appeal for witnesses after man assaulted another man in Lydney on Saturday (7 November)

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man assaulted another man in Lydney at the weekend.

Officers were called with a report that this happened at the car park on Newerne Street at around 1am on Saturday (7 November).

The victim, a man in his 50s from the town, was reported to have been knocked to the ground before being attacked.

He was left with injuries to his face and eyes. He was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.

CCTV footage has been reviewed and it is believed that a number of people were present at the time of the assault.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police through the website, quoting reference 53260096125: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/

Alternatively you can call 101, quoting the same reference number, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.