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Police appeal launched after council worker repeatedly punched in face in Rotherham town centre



Police appeal launched after assault on roadworker was carried out in broad daylight.


Police are investigating after a council worker was punched in the face during an incident in Rotherham town centre.

The incident is reported to have taken place at Wellgate in Rotherham town centre at around 12.35pm on Sunday, February 11, 2024.


Launching a CCTV appeal on Wednesday, February 21, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:


“A council worker was repeatedly punched in the face in Wellgate in Rotherham town centre.


"An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing with CCTV trawls of the area carried out by officers.


"We are now keen to identify the man in the two images as officers feel he may be able to assist with enquiries.

"The man is described as Asian, with black hair, a black beard and of a medium build. He is thought to be in his late 20s and pictured in the CCTV images wearing a baseball cap.




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