Man left with serious head injury after Lichfield attack
A man was left with a serious head injury after being attacked by two men in Lichfield.
The 21-year-old victim was punched to the face causing him to fall backwards, banging his head on the ground, in the assault in the Bird Street/Bore Street area.
The victim, who is from the city, is in hospital receiving treatment after the attack at around 3am yesterday.
His attackers are described as a white male, 6ft 2ins tall, of stocky build, with brown hair which appears to be shaved at the back and sides and wearing a blue, black and white checked shirt.
The second man is described as shorter and slimmer than the other, with short dark hair also shaved at the back and sides and wearing a blue, black and white checked shirt.
Detective Constable Scott Martin, of Staffordshire Police, said: “We’re appealing for anyone with information to come forward and help us. This was a serious and unprovoked assault and we know there were lots of people about at that time who may have seen something.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 referring to incident 106 of February 17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
