A MAN was beaten unconscious and apparently dumped in the

River Severn in a vicious late night assault.

The 30-year-old victim from Westbury-on-Severn was assaulted

in Gloucester Park on Friday, July 18.

He had been in the Nelson pub in Gloucester City Centre and

left some time between 1 and 1.30am. He walked along Spa Road

heading towards Gloucester Park so that he could get a taxi

home.

He walked past a group of men who started chasing him. They

then assaulted him in the park.

During the incident the victim lost consciousness and then

woke up in the River Severn by Llanthony Bridge at 2.20am.

He was pulled out of the river and taken by ambulance to

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where he was treated for minor

injuries.

Police want to establish how the victim ended up in the

river.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information

relating to the incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire

Constabulary on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident 31 of July 18.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555

111.