POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Telford.

The incident happened around 7.40pm on Tuesday, December 29, in a communal parking area off Highlander Drive at the back of Station Road.

A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, although they are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Detectives are carrying out enquiries and appealing for witnesses, in particular anyone who saw a white vehicle in the area around the time of the assault.

Detective Inspector Russ Dealtry, of Telford CID, said: “We believe those involved are known to each other and as our enquiries continue we’re appealing for witnesses.

“If anyone saw what happened or has information that can help with our enquiries we would ask them to get in contact. We’re particularly interested in a white vehicle seen in the area around the time of the incident.”

Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 574_I_29122020 or online under the ‘tell us about’ section of www.westmercia.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.