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Appeal for witnesses to
serious assault at Formby Station
THE British Transport Police is
appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious and suffered a
fractured skull after he was hit over the head with a bicycle seat. The
incident took place on Saturday, 4 April 2015, at around 6.50pm, at Formby
Station.
Investigating officer Detective sergeant Nigel Goodband said:- "The victim
was with friends when he intervened in an altercation between a group of young
men. As he did so he was hit in the head with a bicycle seat by one of the men,
sustaining a serious head injury as a result. The victim had to be taken to
hospital for treatment to his injuries. It is vital we find who is responsible
for this violent attack."
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on:- 0800
40 50 40, or text:- 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B9 of 07/04/2015. Information
can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on:-
0800 555 111.
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