Police hunt two attackers after victim beaten up in night-time Northampton assault

Two men in their 30s beat up a victim in a brutal night-time attack in Northampton.

Detectives revealed the 34-year-old victim was walking near shops in Blackthorn when he was approached by two men.

One of the attackers swore and assaulted the victim before the second man joined in throwing punches as he was beaten to the ground.

Officers are now looking for anybody to come forward who was in the area of Blackthorn Local Centre between 7pm and 10pm on Friday, June 26.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "The victim greeted the two attackers, one of whom he recognised. But he was sworn at and assaulted before a second man then joined in and started punching, causing the victim to fall to the ground.

"The first man is described as white with a dark complexion, in his early to mid-30s, 5ft 9in, of a stocky build with broad shoulders and short brown hair.

"The second man was also white, in his mid to late-30s, 5ft 9in and of a smaller build than the first offender. He had curly brown hair, a beard and was wearing grey jogging bottoms and a hooded top with logos across the front.

"If anyone has information which could help our investigation, or may have witnessed this incident, please call us on 101 using reference number 200003272020. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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