Appeal after couple attacked
An investigation is underway after a man and a woman in their early twenties were assaulted in Weston-super-Mare.
The couple, who were returning home from a night out, were approached by an unknown man on Hildesheim Bridge between 4am and 5.30am on Sunday 3 May.
Following a brief verbal exchange, the offender subjected the male victim to a violent assault, causing him to lose consciousness and suffer significant facial injuries, which required hospital treatment. He has since been discharged to continue his recovery at home.
The female victim suffered a minor back injury after she was pushed by the offender while attempting to intervene.
We’ve carried out several enquiries and are now seeking the public’s help to identify the man. He is described as being in his mid to late twenties, approximately 5ft 10ins tall and white, with blond hair, and wearing blue jeans, a beige coat and a cap.
We’d like to hear from anyone who saw a man matching this description in the Weston-super-Mare area during the evening of Saturday 2 May or the early hours of Sunday 3 May.
If you witnessed the incident, or have any information which could assist our enquiries, please get in touch.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226120797, or complete our online appeals form.
You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.