Appeal after New Year’s Day assault in Swanwick

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on New Year’s Day.

On January 1 at 1.30am, a man left the Cross Keys public house in Swanwick and began the journey home with his friend.

At some point between Holly Grove and Sleetmoor Lane he was assaulted and left unconscious.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Ian Wheelwright at Ripley police station using the non-emergency 101 number, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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