AN APPEAL for witnesses has been made after a man was assaulted in Wokingham town centre.
Four arrests have been made as a result of the attack, which took place around 10.30pm on Saturday, March 12.
Thames Valley Police said that the victim was punched and kicked to the ground by a group who walked off when witnesses intervened.
The 24-year-old victim has serious bruising and swelling to his head, face and body, and a suspected fractured eye socket. He was treated for his injuries at Frimley Park Hospital and was discharged the following morning.
A 16-year old girl from Wokingham, a 19-year-old man of no fixed abode, a 20-year-old man from Wokingham and a 20-year-old-man from Finchampstead have been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on police bail until 9 April.
However, Thames Valley Police have launched an appeal to trace three witnesses at the scene.
Investigating officer, Det Con Nicola Wright of Local CID at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We would like to speak witnesses, two men and a woman, who helped the victim to The Gig House pub where he received first aid treatment and an ambulance was called. They might hold valuable information to help with the investigation.
“If you have any information about the incident please call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.
“If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”
