POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Warrington last Saturday, October 31st.
At 1.30pm on Saturday 31 October, the victim, a 30-year-old man, was approached by an unknown man in Gerrard Avenue, near the junction with Warwick Avenue.
The man assaulted him, causing serious injuries, and he was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
The suspect was described as a white man, around 5’ 4” tall, of a slim build, with a medium-length beard and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing a dark-coloured tracksuit and baseball cap
DC Lauren Pedley said: “Please be reassured that enquiries have been ongoing since this incident was reported in an effort to trace the person responsible.
“We are now asking anyone who witnessed what happened and has not already spoken to police to please come forward.
“The same goes for anyone who may have any dashcam, CCTV or video doorbell footage which may be relevant.
“Anyone with any information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML-2449127. You can also report through the Cheshire Police website.
“Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
