Appeal to jog memory of those who visited Clay Cross pub, after serious assault

We’re appealing for witnesses after a man sustained a broken nose following an assault in a Clay Cross pub.

The victim also required surgery on his eyes as his sight has been affected.

The 39-year-old reported that he was walking back from toilets in The Rykneld Turnpyke, in John Street, at around 9pm on 21 January, when he was attacked by a group of men.

One of the men, described as white, tall, and muscular, with a bald head and tattoos, was sat next to the victim and his partner prior to the incident.

This man was in company with a woman and two children, both girls, who were approximately 11 and 8 years of age and both wore glasses.

It was also reported that the man and woman had spent some time in the smoking area outside of the pub in the afternoon before the assault.

Despite extensive enquiries since the assault was reported, we have been unable to identify the people involved and are appealing to the local community for help as someone may hold information which could assist our investigation.

We understand that this incident happened some time ago and that memories may have faded, however given the seriousness of the victim’s injuries we are really keen to jog the memory of anyone who was in the Rykneld Turnpyke during the afternoon and evening of Sunday 21 January.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us quoting reference 24*42109.

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You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.