SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Knife attack in Wincanton assault

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man who they believe may have information about a knife attack in Wincanton.

The incident happened on Angel Lane at around midnight last night (Wednesday, November 26, 2014).

A police spokesman said: “A man was attacked by another man who assaulted him with a knife. He sustained injuries to his leg which required hospital treatment.”

The attacker is described as a white male in his early 20s, around 5ft 9ins with a blonde “buzz cut” style haircut and tribal design tattoos on the back and side of his neck. He was wearing a white Adidas ski-type jacket with black piping down the sleeve.

The spokesman added: “It is thought that he was with a group of three or four other men who were not involved in the attack.

“We would like anyone who recognises the description of the man or has any information about the incident to contact us.”

If you can help, report it on-line using the following link bit.ly/1kfjr3V quoting reference 123341/14. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111 or call Force number 101, quoting the above reference.

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