A 50-year-old man lies in hospital with potentially life changing injuries after a brutal assault in Old Town Swindon yesterday evening.
The incident, which took place outside the Old Town Kebab House in High Street, resulted in the man being punched to the head, knocking him unconscious.
The assault occurred shortly before 7pm, and it is believed that the victim may have been talking to two males inside the kebab shop before one of them assaulted him.
The two suspects, who were riding pushbikes, are described as wearing dark clothing with hoods. Both are thought to be older teenagers or in their early twenties – one a white male and the other described as black.
They were seen to cycle in the direction of Marlborough Road.
Detective Sergeant Craig Rathbone has made an urgent appeal for information:“We urgently need to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. We are also asking anyone who may have driven past and have dashcam footage or CCTV from the location is also asked to contact us as a matter of urgency.
“This was a particularly concerning attack which resulted in serious injury. Old Town at that time in the evening was busy and it is likely that there are a number of potential witnesses who have yet to contact us. Please don’t hesitate – it is vitally important that we identify those responsible.”
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting log number 54240047899. Alternatively, you can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
