Hunt launched after vicious assault (From Witney Gazette)

Hunt launched after vicious assault

8:00am Wednesday 22nd November 2006 in Witney

POLICE have issued CCTV pictures of two men they want to speak to about an assault on a 25-year-old man in Witney.

The assault happened at Langdale Gate at 11.45pm on Friday. The victim was with his friend and they were approached by two men who attacked them.

While his friend ran off to find help, the two men assaulted the 25-year-old man, leaving him with facial and head injuries. He was treated by ambulance staff at the scene.

The main attacker is white, aged about 25, of stocky build, about 6ft 2in tall with short dark hair. He was wearing light jeans, dark shirt, denim jacket and brown shoes.

The second man is white, also about 25 years old, medium build, with short dark hair. He was wearing light jeans, white shirt, dark jacket and black shoes.

Inspector Darren Carver said: "Violent assaults in Witney are rare and this particular assault was totally unprovoked and involved a large degree of violence so I urge any witnesses to contact the police.

"The victim bled during the attack which left the offender with blood on his trousers. The attackers may well have been bragging about the assault later on to other people and someone may have seen the man with blood stained trousers.

"If you recognise the men in this CCTV footage then please come forward."

Anyone with information should contact Insp Carver on 0845 8 505 505, or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.