Police in Yeovil are appealing for a man who was assaulted in the town centre to make contact after officers uncovered the attack on CCTV footage.
The footage came to light during an investigation into a separate incident involving criminal damage. On the early hours of Sunday, March 15, police responded to reports of a man breaking a car windscreen on Stars Lane by jumping on the vehicle. An 18-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of criminal damage linked to this event.
During a subsequent review of CCTV footage from the area, officers identified the same suspect apparently punching an unknown man in the stomach. The assault itself had not been previously reported to police. The 18-year-old was then further arrested in connection with the assault.
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Avon and Somerset Police have since released the suspect on bail but are eager to hear from the victim. They want to check on the man’s wellbeing and find out if he wishes to provide a statement regarding the attack.
A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for the victim of an assault in Yeovil to come forward. If you were involved or witnessed the incident, please contact us online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 5226071845.”