Man suffers broken jaw after alleged assault in Riddings
Police are appealing for information about an alleged assault in Riddings where a man has suffered a broken jaw.
The 64 year old was walking along a footpath from Church Street and Park Mews in Riddings, to Park Side in Somercotes at around 10.30pm on Friday 3 January when the incident happened.
He was allegedly approached by two men, who had been walking in the opposite direction when, without warning, he has been punched to the ground.
The man was treated in hospital for his injuries.
Were you in the area at the time, and did you notice anything suspicious? Do you have any information which could help with our inquiries?
If so, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.
Please quote the reference number 20*11494 and name of the officer in the case, Detective Staff Investigator Bev Neville, in any correspondence.
- Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
- Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
- Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
- Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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