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20-year-old man assaulted in Countesthorpe

Officers are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Countesthorpe.

The incident happened as the 20-year-old victim and a friend were walking along Winchester Road towards Blaby at around 10.30pm on Friday February 6, 2009.

As they approached the junction with Hospital Lane, a blue vehicle similar to a Ford Escort or Renault Megane possibly with an ‘R' registration number, pulled up alongside them.

Four youths, who were white and aged between 16 and 19-years-old, got out and approached the victim before two of the group assaulted him.

After the assault they got back into the car and drove off towards Countesthorpe.

The victim suffered bruising and swelling to his face but did not seek medical treatment.

PC Chris Barker, who is investigating this incident, said: "Thankfully the victim was not more seriously injured but the consequences could have been far worse.

"Winchester Road is a main route between Blaby and Countesthorpe so we are hoping that anyone who may have been driving along this route and saw anything which could be linked to the incident will get in touch.

"Similarly if you saw a group of youths in a vehicle matching this description in the area, please get in touch."

Anyone with any information about the incident or the offenders is asked to contact PC 1615 Chris Barker on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officers identification number 1615. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

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