Witness appeal after Cheltenham alleyway assault

POLICE are investigating an assault in an alleyway which took place just off the Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham.

The incident occurred near to the Brewery at around 8.30pm on Wednesday October 17 and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A 19-year-old man was walking along a nearby alleyway when he was approached by three men wearing dark tracksuits who all had their faces covered by scarves. 

The men assaulted the teenager causing him a minor injury to his hand.

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Investigating officers would like to hear from any witnesses who may have seen a group of men wearing dark tracksuits in the area, or running from the area, on Wednesday evening. 

Anyone with any information about the incident is being asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 195 of October 18. 

You can also give information anonymously by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively, you can contact the charity via its website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

You may receive a reward if someone is arrested and charged.

The incident was reported to Gloucestershire Police the day after it took place on Thursday October 18.