Appeal after man suffers fractured skull in assault

We are appealing for information after a man sustained a fractured skull in an assault in Lichfield recently.

We were called at 3.50am on Sunday 25 August to Market Street following reports of public order offences.

Officers attended after it was reported three men had attacked a separate group of three men on Wall Street.

The victim, a man in his late teens, was punched, kicked, spat on, before his was gilet stolen. The man’s friends were also assaulted and received minor injuries.

He was taken to hospital by a family member and received treatment for a fractured skull.  He has since been discharged.

We initially arrested three men, aged 21, 23 and 29, all from Walsall, on suspicion of assault with intent to commit robbery and robbery.

They have all since been placed on conditional bail while our investigation continues.

We would like to speak to anyone who saw the attack and would urge anyone who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch with us.

 We’re particularly keen to hear from any taxi drivers who may have seen the assault, as well as two female witnesses who we understand sat with the victims prior to the incident at The Brewhouse & Kitchen on Bird Street.

Anyone with information should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 123 of 25 August.

To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.