A 26-year-old Warrington man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being the victim of a “horrendous” attack in the early hours of the morning.
He was walking home talking to his father on his mobile phone when he was confronted by a complete stranger at the junction of Smith Drive and Halsall Avenue, Orford.
The man asked for a cigarette and when the victim said he did not have any, attacked him.
He suffered a broken jaw which resulted in his jaw swelling to three times its normal size and part od his eyebrown was ripped off.
His father rushed to the scene and the victim was taken to hospital by ambulance. As yet, the victrim has been unable to give a description of his attacker.
Police are anxious to speak to anyone who may have seen the attack between 3am and 4am yesterday morning (Sunday).
Anyone who can help should call DC Mark Naylor on 0845 458 0000 or use the confidential Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111.
A 26-year-old Warrington man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being the victim of a "horrendous" attack in the early hours of the morning.
Man's jaw broken in street attack
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
