Appeal for information following serious assault in Chester

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a man was seriously assaulted in Chester city centre.

The incident began at 1.10pm on Saturday 13th September, when police were called to reports that a man had been assaulted near to the Best-One store on the A51, Boughton, Chester.

The caller reported that incident had involved three unknown men who were all wearing dark clothing, one of the men was also wearing a grey hoodie. The men were reported to have hit the victim with a bottle of vodka.

Officers attended and a 40-year-old local man was found with minor injuries, but he refused to provide an account of the incident.

Then, at 3.10pm that day, 13th September, officers were called to reports of a second incident outside the Corner House on City Road, Chester.

Officers attended the scene and on arrival the same 40-year-old man was found unconscious near to the subway. He was treated by paramedics before being taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Enquiries in relation to the incidents are ongoing and two local men, aged 26 and 62 have since been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault in relation to the incident. The pair are currently being held in police custody.

Detective Inspector Ross Hamilton, of Wester CID, said:

“I understand the concerns these incidents are likely to cause, and I would likely to reassure residents that we are committed to doing all we can to ensure those responsible are held accountable for their actions.

“From our initial enquiries, we believe that the assaults on the victim were targeted incidents and those involved were all known to each other.

“As part of our ongoing investigation we would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and believes that they may have witnessed either of the incidents.

“We’re also keen to hear from a number of members of the public who were in the City Road area at around 3.10pm and may also have been targeted by the group following the second assault.

“The same goes for anyone who was driving in the area at the time and may have any  dashcam footage. City Road and the A51 are both busy roads so there are likely to have been several motorists passing through when the incidents occurred.

“I’d urge anyone with any information to contact the team here at Chester on 101, or at: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML-2175410

Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on:

0800 555 111