Police are this week continuing their investigations into an assault on Cowes Fireworks Night which left a 21-year-old man with a serious facial injury.
The incident occurred in Medina Road on Saturday 10th August at around 01:30 in the morning. The victim was in the company of two women and another two men when a group of people set upon him as they waited for the floating bridge.
The victim was hit to the ground and kicked causing him to receive a broken jaw. The man was helped onto the floating bridge by his friends and taken to St Mary’s Hospital by ambulance from East Cowes.
Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Andy Cooper of Newport CID said:
“This was a nasty attack that left the victim needing plating to a broken jaw.
“It happened on a memorable night of the year, as the Island was celebrating the penultimate day of Cowes Week with the annual Fireworks display.
“Do you remember seeing a fight break out at that time by the floating bridge?”
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the attack or has any information to contact DC Andy Cooper of Newport CID on 01983 538803 or by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111
