Police appeal after victim suffers severely broken leg in street attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault resulted in the victim suffering a severely broken leg.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 2nd Feb 2022, 15:37 BST
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The incident took place at the “top of” Chester-le-Street Front Street in the early hours of January 1.

A statement posted on social media by Chester-le-Street Police said: “The assault resulted in the victim suffering a severely broken leg and another victim suffering facial injuries. Officers are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone that has footage of the incident.”

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Anyone who can help with the investigation is urged to contact PC 9104 Chris Keeler from Stanley CID on 101 followed by extension 209104 and to quote reference number CRI00380823.

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Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Chester-le-Street.Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Chester-le-Street.
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Chester-le-Street.

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