Police issue appeal after town centre serious assault

A 22-year-old Conisbrough man was at the bottom of Ship Hill at the side of Hedonism nightclub at around 1am on Friday, December 21.

It is believed he had a disagreement with a group of four men and allegedly one of them punched him in the face.

Another man from the group also allegedly punched him and when he fell to the ground, it is reported that a third man kicked him in the face.

During the incident it is believed the fourth man in the group allegedly punched the man’s brother in the face.

The 22-year-old was taken to Rotherham Hospital with a fractured cheekbone and required an operation for his facial injuries.

Police have since arrested a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old man in connection with the incident, but would like to trace two other men who reportedly left the scene.

One is described as white with short, dark brown or black hair and of medium build. He is believed to have been wearing a dark top with blue jeans.

The second is described as white, with very short light blond hair, of stocky build. He is believed to have been wearing a dark top with blue jeans.

Anyone with any information, or who believes they may have witnessed the incident, should contact South Yorkshire Police on: 101 quoting incident number 46 of December 21. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.