Police said one of the two suspects was using an electric bike

Police are investigating after a man was hit over the head with a brick near to a Telford play area.

Officers said the incident, which took place around 11.36am yesterday - Monday, November 2, had left the victim needing hospital treatment.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack, and say they are seeking two teenagers, one who was using an electric bike.

A spokesman for the police said: “Officers investigating an assault in Telford, which left a man needing hospital treatment, are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with their enquiries.

“The incident happened at around 11.36am yesterday (Monday 2 November) near the play park on Woodside Avenue.

“The victim, a man in his 40s, was approached by two men who used a brick to strike him over the head, causing a head injury. The two suspects then fled the scene.

“A member of the public contacted police to report the incident. The men are described as aged between 18 and 20, wearing dark clothing, and one was using an electric bike.

“The victim was taken to hospital for further treatment, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.”

Anyone who was in the area at the time, and may have witnessed the incident or saw the suspects can contact police by e-mailing Amie Joof on [email protected] quoting incident number 145i of November 2, 2026.