Ipswich – assault appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Ipswich.

The incident occurred at around 3am on Tuesday 14 June at Old Cattle Market bus station.

A man aged in his 50s was involved in an altercation with a group of people before he was assaulted by three men.

Following the verbal altercation, a man punched the victim, causing him to fall to the floor, before two other men also assaulted the victim.

The victim was sent to Ipswich Hospital having suffered a fractured eye socket.

Anyone who witnessed either the assault, or the altercation prior, or who has any information, is asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting reference: 37/36751/22, via:

Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email – [email protected]

Phone – Call 101

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.