VIDEO: Hunt for men who attacked dad on way to panto with his family

DETECTIVES have released footage of two men they want to speak to after a dad was assaulted as he walked through Rotherham town centre with his family.
By David Parker
Published 18th Feb 2020, 13:21 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2020, 15:14 BST
Police would like to speak to these two menPolice would like to speak to these two men
Police would like to speak to these two men

The 43-year-old man was walking to Rotherham Civic Theatre at 6.20pm on Sunday, December 22, to watch the pantomime with his wife and two children, a police spokeswoman said.

Police said he is believed to have stopped at the Santander cash machine, while his family walked ahead, before walking onto Eastwood Lane.

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    "It was on Eastwood Lane that two unknown men are understood to have assaulted the 43-year-old from behind, kicking him to the ground and assaulting him," a police spokeswoman said.

    "He suffered serious injuries, including broken ribs and concussion.

    "The unknown men ran off towards Howard Street after the victim got to his feet."

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    Police have now released footage of two men they are keen to identify and speak to as part of the ongoing investigation.

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    Anyone who recognises the men should call police on 101, quoting crime reference 14/194150/19.

    You can also give information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.