Whitesmiths Arms Assault – police turn to public for information

Officers in Gloucester are turning to the public for information after an assault at a pub in Gloucester.

A 28-year-old man was drinking at the Whitesmith’s Arms on Southgate Street at around 11pm on Saturday 2 July when he was hit from behind on the head, possibly with a bottle.

The victim staggered towards the door of the pub and then fell over. He had suffered a gash to the rear and top of his head and needed eight staples to close the wound at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

CCTV has been viewed and numerous inquiries carried out but police still need witnesses to come forward.

If you saw anything that night or know who did this please call 101 and quote incident 268 of 3 July.

You can also contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

Gloucester News Centre – http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk