Police issue appeal after man ‘knocked unconscious’ in assault at Sheffield station

Police are appealing for information following an assault at Sheffield station last month that left a man with a head injury.
By Rahmah Ghazali
Published 16th Nov 2021, 17:47 BST
Updated 17th Nov 2021, 06:53 BST
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British Transport Police said on October 16 (Saturday) at 7.13pm, an altercation took place between a group of men on platform six of Sheffield’s Midland railway station.

One man was punched in the head multiple times and knocked unconscious by another man during the disturbance.

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The victim was then taken to hospital for treatment for a head injury.

An altercation took place between a group of men on platform 6 of Sheffield's Midland railway stationAn altercation took place between a group of men on platform 6 of Sheffield's Midland railway station
An altercation took place between a group of men on platform 6 of Sheffield's Midland railway station

According to the police, the other man involved in the attack was white, of a medium build, with dark hair and was wearing dark clothing.

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Officers are now keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to assist their enquiries.

Witnesses, or anyone with information relating to the incident, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 569 of 16/10/21.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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