Police appeal following assault in Whitley Bay area

Officers are investigating an assault in Whitley Bay and are appealing to the public for any information in relation to the incident.

At 9:30am on Saturday, April 2, police received a report that a man had been assaulted on Victoria Terrace opposite Lloyds Bank.

The victim, 39, was said to have been walking along the street when he was approached by two men.

After engaging in conversation with the pair, it is alleged that one of the men proceeded to punch the victim repeatedly in the face which knocked him to the ground.

Following this it is alleged that both male offenders continued to assault the victim while he was on the ground and kicked his head before fleeing the scene.

The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries including a broken jaw, split lip, grazes and bruising.

PC Caitlin McMillan of Northumbria Police said: “This is a serious incident where a man was attacked in broad daylight by two men.

“Our investigation is well underway as we look to identify those involved in the attack and understand the full circumstances around what has happened. We know this is a busy location and, given the time of day, we expect there to have been several witnesses to the assault.

“Therefore, I am now asking anybody who was in that area at that time on Saturday (April 2) and has not yet spoken to police to get in touch.

“If you think you may know any information that can assist our investigation, please contact us as soon as possible.”