Detectives appeal for witnesses after man is assaulted in Aldershot
Detectives in Aldershot are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured following an assault outside a hotel in the town.
At about 4pm on Saturday, May 14, a 34-year-old man was inside The Goose pub in Victoria Road, when he was approached by a group of four men.
There was an altercation and the victim ran out of the pub and along Victoria Road towards Barrack Road.
The men caught up with him as he reached The Alexandra Hotel on Barrack Road, and assaulted him.
The victim sustained slash wounds to his right hip and cuts to his head, all of which required stitches.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen this attack taking place.
Detective Constable Gavin Whyte said: “This was a nasty attack in which the victim sustained serious injuries.
“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any stage of this incident.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dec Con Gavin Whyte, at Aldershot CID on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please use our Contact an Officer Form
Notes to editors –
A 37-year-old man from Guildford has been arrested in connection with this incident and released on bail until June 30, pending further enquiries. A 26-year-old man from Aldershot has also been arrested and is currently in police custody.
