Police call for witnesses after assault in West Park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in West Park, Plymouth on Sunday 14 July.

The incident happened at about 2am in Shaldon Crescent.

A 29-year-old man confronted a man who was damaging his car, a green Vauxhall Astra, parked on his drive.

The 29-year-old victim and his partner were then assaulted by that man and another.

During the assault one of the suspects hit the male victim with a weapon causing a puncture wound to his jaw. The victim received other facial injuries and a broken hand as a result of the assault.

DC Evans, Plymouth local investigation team, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any part of the incident, including the damage to the vehicle.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting crime reference EL/13/2832 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.