Masked attackers hit man with unknown weapon

The assault is believed to have taken place somewhere near an alleyway leading to Watersfield Gardens, from near to Broadhaven Close and St Anne’s Close at around 12.30am when two males, who had covered their faces, blocked the path of the victim.

He was struck on the head a number of times by an unknown weapon before he managed to run away and raise the alarm. Nothing was stolen in the attack.

The vicitm later later required treatment for his injuries at Warwick Hospital.

He was not detained.

Pc Sue Blundell and Pc Stuart Mucklow are seeking details of any suspicious incidents in the lead up to this incident or witnesses to the actual attack.

Anyone with information is asked to call either 684025 or 684216, or to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where the information can be given anonymously.