Appeal to identify group of youths who left victim with potentially life-changing injuries

Monday, 1 August 2022 01:00

Wiltshire Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a group of youths responsible for attacking two people, in Salisbury, leaving one with potentially life-changing injuries.

The attack happened at about 9.15pm on the 19th of July. Two people, one of whom uses a wheelchair, were subject to a sustained assault by a group of youths on the Cathedral Green who followed them into The High Street and into Crane Street.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said, "Anyone who witnessed what took place or may have information about who is responsible is asked to call us on 101 quoting log 54220075949."

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