Police ask good Samaritans who helped man in Northampton town centre after he was 'assaulted' to come forward

A number of good Samaritans helped a man after it is believed he was assaulted in Northampton town centre.

The incident happened shortly after midnight on Saturday, July 8, when a man in his late 20s was found injured at the top of Guildhall Road, Northampton, close to the junction with Derngate and St Giles’ Street.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “It is believed the man may have been assaulted, and he later sought hospital treatment which revealed he had suffered facial fractures.

“Examination of CCTV at the time has shown a passerby helped the man from the floor, and also showed two male pedestrians walking away, as well as a number of passing cars.”

Officers are now appealing for anyone who believes they might have helped to come forward, as well as anyone who may have information or footage.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 23000428026.