Dad left with broken ribs after attack in Rotherham

A dad-of-two was left with broken ribs after he was attacked on his way to a pantomime in Rotherham for a family night out.
By Claire Lewis
Published 18th Feb 2020, 16:20 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2020, 10:50 BST
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The 43-year-old was attacked at around 6.20pm on Sunday, December 22 last year as he, his wife and two children walked through Rotherham town centre as they made their way to the pantomime in the town.

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He stopped at the Santander cash machine, while his family walked ahead, before walking onto Eastwood Lane.

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As he turned onto Eastwood Lane two men attacked him from behind and kicked him to the ground.

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South Yorkshire Police said he suffered serious injuries, including broken ribs and concussion.

The culprits were last seen running off towards Howard Street.

Police officers investigating the incident have released CCTV footage of two men believed to hold vital information.

Anyone who recognises them should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote crime reference 14/194150/19.