Appeal following a serious assault in Alsager

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Alsager are appealing for information and footage from members of the public.

The incident occurred outside the Lakeside Fish Bar on Crewe Road at around 7.30pm on Friday 11 November.

The victim, a 63-year-old man from Alsager, was assaulted by a much younger male.

He sustained serious facial injuries as a result of the incident.

The victim received hospital treatment for his injuries and has since been discharged.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with any information or footage that may help their investigation to come forward.

Detective Constable Mitch Allford, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a serious assault that left the victim in hospital with significant facial injuries.

“He does not know the person who assaulted him outside the Lakeside Fish Bar on Crewe Road.

“It was an unprovoked attack that occurred after the victim had left the takeaway.

“When he was outside, he spoke to the offender, who was with a group of people.

“The offender then punched him in the face a few times before fleeing the scene.”

The offender is described as white, around 6’ 2” tall with a stocky build. He looked to be approximately 16 years old and had dark hair.

He was wearing a green goalkeeper jersey and had a mountain bike with him.

DC Allford said: “I would like to reassure members of the community that we are determined to establish who assaulted the victim and make them face the consequences of their actions.

“Enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who was in the area and saw anything that may aid our investigation to get in touch.

“Perhaps you witnessed the incident, think you saw the offender before or after it occurred, or maybe you think you may know who he is from the description of him.

“I am also keen to hear from any motorists who were in the area that night and think they may have captured the incident or the offender on dashcam footage.

“The same goes for anyone who thinks they may have CCTV footage of the offender.”

Anyone with information or footage that may be relevant to the ongoing investigation should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 1410833, give the details via:

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report

... or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on:

0800 555 111