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14/05/2009
Man Critical Following Attack In Kingswinford
Police are appealing for a number of people who may have witnessed an attack on a man in Kingswinford in the early hours of Saturday.
The attack happened between 2.15 and 2.30am on Saturday 9 May in High Street, Kingswinford between Bar South and The Arizona Crossing pub.
A 38-year-old local man was punched and kicked to the ground during the incident. He is currently detained in a critical but stable condition in hospital with internal injuries.
Police investigating the incident believe there may have been around ten people who were in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the attack and urgently need these people to come forward with any information they may have.
DC Ian Moore from Halesowen CID said: "We particularly need to trace a woman with braided hair and a man with receeding hair who tried to intervene and stop the attack. Anyone with information should contact the CID at Halesowen on 0845 113 5000."
(JM/BMcC)
The attack happened between 2.15 and 2.30am on Saturday 9 May in High Street, Kingswinford between Bar South and The Arizona Crossing pub.
A 38-year-old local man was punched and kicked to the ground during the incident. He is currently detained in a critical but stable condition in hospital with internal injuries.
Police investigating the incident believe there may have been around ten people who were in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the attack and urgently need these people to come forward with any information they may have.
DC Ian Moore from Halesowen CID said: "We particularly need to trace a woman with braided hair and a man with receeding hair who tried to intervene and stop the attack. Anyone with information should contact the CID at Halesowen on 0845 113 5000."
(JM/BMcC)
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