Two men have been arrested after a serious assault in Stroud left a man in his 30s needing hospital treatment. Gloucestershire Constabulary is continuing to investigate and is appealing for information to help identify a third man believed to have been involved.
The incident happened at around 1.15am on Sunday, 1 November, at the junction of King Street and George Street. Police said a group of men allegedly assaulted another man at the location.
The victim was knocked to the ground and punched in the face. He suffered multiple injuries which required treatment at hospital. The group is believed to have left the scene in a vehicle.
Two arrests and a continuing investigation
A man was arrested on Wednesday, 11 November, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. A second man was arrested later on the same day on suspicion of the same offence.
Both men have since been released on conditional bail while further enquiries continue. No further details about the arrested men have been provided by police.
The arrests form part of the ongoing investigation into the reported assault. Officers are now seeking information that could help establish the identity and whereabouts of the third man.
Police appeal for witnesses and footage
Investigating officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened at the King Street and George Street junction in the early hours of 1 November.
Police are also asking people to come forward if they have information, footage or CCTV that could assist the investigation. This could include material showing the incident, the people involved or the vehicle the group is believed to have used.
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary online using the existing case report form. The force has asked people to quote reference 53260094317 when making contact.
The appeal comes as officers continue enquiries following the arrests. The two men remain on conditional bail, while police work to locate the third suspect and gather further evidence about the alleged assault.
