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Police appeal after man kicked in the head in serious assault outside Yates

Posted on - 10th April, 2017 - 9:21am | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston City Centre, Preston News

Police are appealing for information after an assault in the centre of Preston.

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The incident happened at around 5.10am on Friday, March 31.

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Two men approached a group waiting to get in a taxi near Yates on Church Street in Preston. The men said it was their taxi and the group refused.

The men then assaulted a 25-year-old man, punching him twice and kicking him in the head. Another man was also assaulted before the two men left the scene.

One of the suspects is described as a white male with short light hair wearing a black t-shirt, with the second man described as Asian wearing a grey hoodie.

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Police are urging anyone who witnessed the attack to call officers immediately.

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PC Carmen Whittle, of Lancashire Police, said: “We have launched an investigation following a vicious assault in Preston city centre.

“A man has been seriously assaulted and another male attacked.

“If you witnessed either incident, please call us immediately.”

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Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference SA1704525.

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