Man seriously injured in Sidewinder attack.
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident of grievous bodily harm in Milton Keynes.
It happened between 9pm and 9.30pm last Saturday (24th May). The victim, a man in his teens, was at the Sidewinder festival at MK Arena, Stadium MK, when he was seriously assaulted by an unknown man. He sustained serious injuries to his cheek bone and eye socket, which required hospital treatment.
A second person sustained minor injuries to their face which also required hospital treatment. Both have since been discharged. Two mobile phones were stolen in the incident.
“I am appealing to anybody who may have witnessed this incident to please contact Thames Valley Police,” said investigating officer DC Jessica Cooper.
“This was a serious assault which took place near to the smoking area at the Sidewinder music festival and the area will have been busy at the time. I believe a number of people will have seen what happened and may have information to assist our investigation.
“You can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250256941.
“Alternatively, for anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
