Police appeal after Bridgwater carnival assault
The victim suffered potentially life-changing injuries, including a fractured cheekbone
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a serious assault in Bridgwater left a man in his late 20s with potentially life changing injuries.
Avon and Somerset Police say the attack is understood to have been unprovoked and took place on High Street at about 10.40pm on Saturday 1st November, during Bridgwater Carnival.
The victim suffered potentially life-changing injuries, including a fractured cheekbone and damage to his right eye.
He has since undergone surgery, and police say he may need to wear glasses for the rest of his life.
The victim described his attacker as a white man, around 6ft tall, with short dark hair, who was wearing a black jacket, a hooded top, and blue jeans.
The suspect is believed to have left the scene in the direction of Angel Place, with another man who has been described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, with short blond hair who was wearing a grey coat.
DC Charlotte Couch, officer in the case, said: “This was an abhorrent incident whereby a man has been knocked to the floor and punched to the face several times, causing him significant and potentially life-changing injuries which required surgery and ongoing treatment.
“There was a significant number of people in the town for Bridgwater Carnival at the time, and we are appealing to them to help us identify the men described in this appeal.
“While we do not have information which suggests there is an ongoing threat to the public, we want to assure the community we are carrying out a thorough investigation into this incident.”
Police have been reviewing CCTV footage from businesses in the area and are asking anyone who witnessed the assault or has any information that might assist the investigation to contact them.