A man is in hospital with a serious head injury after he was attacked at a petrol station in Bristol.
The victim, who is in his thirties, was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, February 4) following the assault at on the Esso petrol station forecourt in Park Row. Ambulance crews arrived to the scene of the incident at 4.45am and police were alerted to the nature of the incident a short time later.
Police are currently carrying out enquiries but would like to hear from witnesses of the attack.
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An Avon and Somerset police spokesperson said: "Emergency services were called to the Esso forecourt in Park Row at approximately 4.45am after we received a call from the ambulance service to say the victim had been punched by another man.
"The victim, who is in his 30s, is believed to have sustained a serious head injury. Officers are currently carrying out enquiries at the scene.
"Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223027630 . We’d also be keen to hear from any motorist who was driving in the area at around that time and may have dashcam footage that would be able to help our enquiries.
"You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form."
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