Man left with facial injuries after serious assault in Northampton underpass

The incident happened in a underpass that runs underneath Rectory Farm Road, between 8am and 9am on Thursday November 20.

Police say a man was sitting on a stone bollard at the entrance of the underpass, facing Gurston Rise, when he was approached by another male, who appeared to be in an agitated state.

A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: “He stood up to allow him to walk past, but instead he stopped and punched the victim twice causing serious facial injuries which required medical treatment.

“The offender was white, about 5ft 8in and of an athletic build with short hair that was curly on top. He spoke with an Irish accent and was wearing a black puffer jacket and dark coloured trousers.

“The What3words location of the underpass is sang.apron.cards."

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may be to help identify the offender.

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number: 25000680300.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers.