Police investigate serious assault in Kettering

Police officers are appealing for witnesses, after a serious assault in Horsemarket, Kettering.

It happened between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25), when a man was witnessed assaulting a woman, prompting members of the public to intervene.

This resulted in the man sustaining serious injuries, after an altercation with another man outside the Earl of Dalkeith pub.

The suspect is described as a white man, with shoulder-length dark hair and wearing a beige top and black trousers.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to the members of the public who came to the aid of the woman and may hold vital information, which could assist with the investigation.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO

Please quote incident number 26000302579 when providing any information, to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

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