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Beth Cruse

Man attacked with bolt cutters outside Bristol Temple Meads is left with 'significant' head injury

A 'serious' attack at Bristol Temple Meads left a man in hospital with a 'significant' head injury.

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with bolt cutters by men riding mopeds.

A second man was also assaulted while trying to help his friend.

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The assault took place between 3.15am and 3.30am on Monday, January 24 at Temple Quay.

The victims, both in their 20s, were sitting near bike sheds at Temple Meads station when they were approached by three men riding mopeds.

One of the mopeds is described as being red and white in colour.

One of the victims was assaulted by all three males using bolt cutters.

It left him with a 'significant' head injury which required hospital treatment. He is now recovering.

The other victim was then assaulted while attempting to help his friend, and sustained minor injuries.

Anyone with information that could assist police in their investigation is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference 5222018422.

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