cctv police bus assault

Do you know recognise these men who took part in vicious assault?

This in from police, in their own words. Ed


Do you recognise these men? Police are seeking to identify them following an assault on a man on the top deck of the number 9 bus going to Newport from Ryde.

The incident occurred at about 3.20am on February 16 following an altercation between a 20-year-old man and a group of three men, also in their 20s, travelling on the bus.

Knocked unconscious and repeatedly punched in the head
The 20-year-old man has been knocked unconscious after he was repeatedly punched in the head by one of the men in the group. He was later taken to hospital for medical checks.

It was also reported that a wine bottle was thrown at the time by one of the men, which struck the bus window. No damage was caused.

The group of men got off the bus in Cross Street, Ryde.

Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact Newport DCID by phoning 101 quoting crime reference 44140055744. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.