Man slashed in Rotherham town centre

POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Rotherham town centre following a row with three people.
By David Parker
Published 26th Nov 2018, 16:10 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2018, 17:11 BST

The man suffered suspected slash injuries to his face and required hospital treatment following the attack on Corporation Street at around 11.30pm on Friday, a spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said.

The 49-year-old victim was assaulted following an altercation with two men and a woman, she added.

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The suspects are believed to have walked away towards Westgate, said the spokeswoman, and it is not yet known what type of weapon was used.

Anyone with information is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 957 of November 24.