Man taken to hospital after being attacked in Bedford street

A man needed hospital treatment after being attacked by two men - and police are appealing for witnesses.

At approximately 1am on Sunday (June 13) a man was walking along Western Street - between Midland Road and Commercial Road - when he was attacked by two men.

One of the offenders was described as white, large and wearing a white T-shirt. The second offender was described as white, slim and wearing a pink T-shirt.

The victim suffered serious injuries which required hospital treatment.

PC Ashleigh Napier, who is investigating, said: “This type of behaviour won’t be tolerated in our county and we are currently following a number of enquiries in connection to this incident.

“We would like to ask anyone who might have any information that would help us with our investigation to come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact the police online or by call 101 and quote reference number 40/29928/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.