Appeal for key witness after elderly man had glasses broken and was racially abused during assault
Police in Worcester are appealing for a key witness to come forward after a man in his 70s was assaulted and racially abused in Warndon, Worcester.
The incident happened on Tuesday at around 7.30pm.
According to West Mercia Police, the victim was walking along the alleyway between Sainsbury's supermarket and Randwick Close in Warndon when he was assaulted and racially abused.
He suffered facial injuries as a result of the incident, and his glasses were also broken.
After the incident the victim was helped by another man who officers are keen to speak to as it's believed he may have seen what happened.
Officers are also appealing for anyone who lives nearby and may have CCTV or dash-cam footage to review the footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Elizabeth Falconer via email elizabeth.falconer@westmercia.police.uk.
Alternatively information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk.
