Man left with punctured lung and suspected broken ribs in Northbrook Street assault

A man has been left with a punctured lung and suspected broken ribs after being assaulted in Newbury.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident of grievous bodily harm on Northbrook Street on Sunday (April 2).

The victim, a 37-year-old man, was assaulted by an unknown offender at 5pm.

He was assisted by a member of the public, who contacted the ambulance service.

The man sustained suspected broken ribs and a punctured lung.

He was taken to hospital in Basingstoke, where he remains at this time.

He sustained suspected broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Investigating officer, based at Newbury police station, PC Andrew Whitfield said: “I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“I would be particularly keen to hear from anybody who was driving in the area and may have dash-cam of the incident to contact us."

He added:“You can do so by making a report on our website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43230145067.

“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”