Thames Valley Police are seeking witnesses after a brutal late-night assault left a 54-year-old man bloodied and battered in Newbury.
The attack occurred just after 2.30am on Thursday, July 5th, when the victim was walking along Bartholomew Street near the Hogan Music shop. A man approached from behind and smashed a glass bottle into the victim’s head, rendering him unconscious.
The victim fell to the ground, and the attacker calmly walked away, leaving the man injured and in shock.
Emergency crews treated the victim at North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke, where he received stitches for facial wounds. He has since been discharged but remains shaken by the violent incident.
PC Laura Harrhy, leading the investigation from Newbury police station, said: “Anyone who saw this cowardly attack or has information is urged to come forward. Your help could be crucial.”
Witnesses are asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference 43180203404, or to report information anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old local man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been released pending further inquiries.
Originally published by UKNIP.
