Officers are appealing for information following an assault in Middleton
Police are appealing for information after a 62-year-old man was assaulted from behind and lost consciousness at a roundabout between Green Lane and Stanycliffe Lane in Middleton on May 6 at around 8:30pm. The victim sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment. The offender remains unknown.
Elderly Man Assaulted and Knocked Unconscious at Middleton Roundabout
A 62-year-old man was knocked unconscious after being attacked from behind at the roundabout between Green Lane and Stanythorne Lane in Middleton around 8:30pm on Tuesday, 6 May.
The victim, who was walking near the cemetery, sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment. After assaulting the man, the unknown offender verbally abused him while he lay unconscious.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious in the area around the time of the attack. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 3339 of 06/05/2025.
Witnesses can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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