This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked assault in Cowes.
A man and his family were driving down High Street just after midnight on February 7 when two men punched the side of their car.
Assaulted and abused
The driver stopped the car outside of Hursts and confronted the two men who punched him, causing him to fall over.
They then used racially abusive language, leaving the victim and his family distressed.
The victim suffered a cut to his head.
Both men are described as wearing black jackets, white tops and had short dark hair. One was wearing red trousers and the other light coloured jeans.
Get in touch
Did you witness this incident? Did you see two men matching the description in the area at the time of the assault?
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Constable Stuart D’Costa on 101, quoting 44160056703, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
