Police are trying to trace a couple who helped a 60-year-old man as he was being assaulted in Cowes.
Shortly before midnight last Monday (31st July) officers received a report regarding an assault on Esplanade Road.
A 60-year-old man was thrown to the ground and punched when he attempted to stop a group of 4 men who were smashing bottles along the road. As he was being assaulted by one of the group, a man and a woman came to his aid, causing the group to run off.
The victim suffered bruising to his face and ribs.
The man who assaulted the victim is described as white, 6ft 2ins tall, of a medium build and between 19 and 21-years-old. He has shaven short mousey hair and was wearing light grey baggy tracksuit bottoms and a dark hooded top.
PC Justin Pringle said:
“We would really like to speak to the couple who came to the rescue of this man as they may have information which could help us arrest those responsible.
“If this was you please get in touch.”
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Anyone with any information relating to this case is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting reference 44170295414. Information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
