A 19-year-old local teenager was brutally attacked by three men in an unprovoked assault on King Street, Stroud, in the early hours of Sunday, May 24. The assault took place between 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., leaving the victim with visible facial injuries, grazes, and bruises.
According to Gloucestershire Police, the attackers were strangers to the victim. During the attack, the teenager’s wallet and mobile phone were taken, believed to have been stolen.
The victim was promptly taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital as a precautionary measure. Police have since released CCTV images of three men they want to identify and question in connection with the incident.
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Authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals in the images or has any information regarding the assault to come forward. Witnesses can contact Gloucestershire Police by quoting the occurrence number 53260038930, either via their website or by calling 101. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.
Gloucestershire Police remain committed to identifying those responsible and ensuring the victim receives justice.