Man assaulted by group of men outside takeaway in town near Kettering
A man in Rothwell has been hit from behind, knocked to the floor and repeatedly punched and kicked by a group of men.
The assault took place in Bell Hill outside a takeaway in the early hours of Saturday, December 21 – between 12.30am and 1am.
Police officers are appealing for witnesses who were in the area at the time to contact them.
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “Police officers investigating an assault believe the area would have been busy with revellers and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, which occurred between 12.30am and 1am, to get in touch.
“An altercation took place between a man and a group of men in their early 20s, which resulted in the victim being struck from behind, knocked to the floor before being repeatedly punched and kicked.
“Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
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