NEWS CHANNELA man was assulted while driving home along Britten Grove near Old Farm Park on Monday.
At around 8.45pm the 28-year-old victim came across two large snowmen blocking the road and when he stopped, a group of youths started throwing snowballs at him.
He chased them across a nearby field towards Byrd Crescent where one of the group hit him with a metal pole. He sustained a head injury that required stitches.
PC Seb Russell, investigating officer said: “The victim was quite lucky to have only sustained a small wound, which was quite deep and required stitches.
“Although the assault took place in a field with no witnesses, there may be witnesses to the start of the incident. “
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact PC Russell on the non-emergency number 101.
If you don't want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
