Serious assault investigation launched after man grabbed and punched in face in Kettering street
An investigation has been launched after a man was grabbed by the neck and punched in the face, leaving him in a serious condition in hospital.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was in Cedar Road at about 7pm yesterday (Monday, October 7) when he was grabbed and punched in the head – causing him to fall to the floor.
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “Detectives investigating the serious assault of a man in his 20s would like to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident on dash-cam footage.
“Between 7pm and 7.30pm, the victim was grabbed around the neck and punched to the head, causing him to fall to the floor. He remains in a serious condition in hospital.”
Witnesses or anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage, can contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 24000599142.
A 41-year-old man from Kettering has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in police custody.