Man taken to hospital with injuries to face and head after suspected attack at petrol station

A man was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries after a suspected assault at a petrol station on Easter Sunday.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 14th Apr 2020, 19:43 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2020, 10:40 BST
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Durham Constabulary is appealing for help as it investigates the incident at the Plawsworth filling station off the A167 near Chester-le-Street, at around 4pm on April 12, which left a man with injuries to his face and head.

A force spokesperson said: “The victim – a man in his 20s - was walking across the petrol station forecourt when he was assaulted leaving him with facial injuries, which required hospital treatment.

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“We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, either in their car or on foot, who witnessed the incident.

The incident happened off the A167 at Plawsworth near Chester-le-Street. Image copyright Google Maps.The incident happened off the A167 at Plawsworth near Chester-le-Street. Image copyright Google Maps.
The incident happened off the A167 at Plawsworth near Chester-le-Street. Image copyright Google Maps.

“We would also appeal to anyone with any dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Pc 2890 Spence of Stanley CID on 101, quoting crime reference number CRI00262146.