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Man seriously injured after Burger King attack during early hours

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Man seriously injured after Burger King attack during early hours

Summary

A young man has been left seriously injured after an attack in a Cheltenham Burger King during the early hours of this morning. Gloucestershire Police say emergency services were called to the fast-food outlet on High Street at around 2.40am on Sunday, October 25, to a report of an assault. A man in his 20s from Cheltenham had received serious injuries to his face as a result of being attacked with a sharp implement.

Details

He was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where he is currently being treated. A scene guard remains on Cheltenham High Street and officers have been reviewing CCTV footage. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Don’t let an algorithm decide what Gloucestershire news you see – click here to add GloucestershireLive as your preferred Google source. Police have now issued a a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the serious assault, as it is believed he may have information which can help with the investigation.

He is described as having a bushy beard, and wearing a navy blue jacket with a white fluffy collar, blue jeans and black canvas shoes. Officers are also asking anybody who has not already spoken to police to come forward.

Anyone who recognises the man or who has any other information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police through the website, quoting reference 53260092241: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/ Alternatively you can call 101, quoting the same reference number, or report it anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


Report source: Gloucestershire Live

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