Man attacked by gang in Shefford

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place in Shefford over the weekend.
Police are appealing for witnessesPolice are appealing for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses

A man was attacked by an unknown number of people as he walked along Bedford Road between 10.20pm and 10.40pm on Saturday (5 March).

He sustained facial injuries in the assault and his mobile phone and wallet were stolen.

Detective Constable Oly Tomlinson, investigating, said: “This appears to be a completely unprovoked, violent attack and I would be keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or anything unusual in this area around this time, to contact me with information.”

Call DC Tomlinson on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, with any information.