Man taken to hospital with 'serious injury' after assault near Telford pub - police appeal

The incident happened over the May bank holiday weekend

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a serious injury after an assault near a pub in Telford.

West Mercia Police are asking witnesses to come forward following an assault in Dawley, Telford, on Sunday, May 24.

Officers said the incident happened at around 7.25pm on Dawley High Street, close to The Crown pub.

Dawley High Street. Photo: Steve Leathplaceholder image
Dawley High Street. Photo: Steve Leath | Local Library

A 39-year-old man reportedly sustained “a serious injury” to his forehead and was taken to Princess Royal Hospital.

Detectives are now appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage from the area at the time, to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Pond said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the High Street area on Sunday evening and may have seen what happened, or anyone who may have captured footage that could assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DS Pond by emailing [email protected]

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.

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