Witness appeal after man assaulted in Salisbury restaurant

Wednesday, 18 August 2021 01:00

A man has been left with injuries to the face and head after being assaulted in the toilets of the Shah Jahan restaurant on Thursday 5th August.

At around 10.40pm the victim used the toilet in the restaurant. When he entered, he says he jokingly tapped a man on the shoulder who was standing at the urinal. The man left but came back moments later and assaulted him, causing injuries to his face and head.

The man then left the restaurant with another man and two women.

Wiltshire Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the assault.

If you were in the restaurant and saw what happened or were in the area and saw the group leave, please get in touch with the police.

You can report online by clicking here.

You can also report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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