Investigation Continues Following Serious Assault In Newport

A 42 year-old man from Newport arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent has been bailed until Monday 7 July while enquiries continue.

At around midday an 82-year-old man was assaulted leaving him with injuries to his face, elbow and hand that were subsequently treated. He was briefly left unconscious as a result of the incident.

We are continuing to ask anyone who saw what happened, or who was in the area of Cross Lane, School Lane and Staplers Road around the time of the assault to contact us.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting the reference number 44250148639.

Alternatively, you can go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

You can also make reports 100% anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/