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CCTV appeal after man punched, kicked and stamped on in Bridgwater attack

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak after an assault in Bridgwater.

The incident, which saw a man hospitalised after being attacked by two others, happened in an alleyway behind the Blake Arms, in Penel Orlieu, between 1am and 1.30am on Sunday, December 17, last year.

Avon & Somerset Police believe the person in the image may have witnessed the assault, which saw a 20-year-old man punched, kicked and stamped on, leaving him requiring hospital treatment.

A 22-year-old man and two boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested as part of police enquiries and have since been released on bail.

“The pictured man, described as white and aged in his 20s, is believed to have intervened in the incident and we are keen to speak to them as a potential key witness in our investigation,” a spokesperson said.

“If you know them, or have any other information, please contact us.”

Anyone with information, or who can identify the person pictured, should call 101 and give the reference number 5223308660. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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