Appeal After Man Attacked outside Takeaway - Prestwich

Reporter: Ask Bury
Date online: 20 February 2008

Police in Bury are appealing for witnesses after a man was the victim of an unproved assault outside a takeaway.

At around 11pm on Thursday 24 January 2008, the 48-year-old man was outside the Indian Palace on Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, when he was attacked from behind.

A man punched him to the face, head and body, and said, 'I've got the wrong person.'

He continued the assault and then walked off.

The victim was left with a cut eye, which was swollen, and bruises to his face.

Anyone with any information should call Bury CID on 0161 856 8150 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.