Man hit over head with brick near Telford play area

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 05:32 · Archive

A man in his 40s was struck over the head with a brick near a play park in Telford and required hospital treatment.

A man in his 40s was struck over the head with a brick during an assault near the play park on Woodside Avenue in Telford at around 11.36am on Monday, 2 November. The two suspects then fled the scene. A member of the public contacted the police to report the incident.

The victim was taken to hospital for further treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The two suspects are described as aged between 18 and 20, wearing dark clothing, and one was using an electric bike.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident or saw the suspects is asked to contact police.

How it is being reported

• Man struck on head with brick during assault in TelfordPolice are investigating an assault in Telford which left a man needing hospital treatment and are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with their enquiries.Shropshire Live · 4 Nov, 05:18
• Man hit over head with brick near Telford play area: Police seek two teenagersPolice said one of the two suspects was using an electric bikeShropshire Star · 3 Nov, 16:02

In this story: Telford · Woodside Avenue

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