Help wanted with assault
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was critically injured in an assault in Woy Woy on May 16.
The 25-year-old assault victim and a friend were confronted by two unknown men outside a bottle shop on Chambers Pl, Woy Woy, around 4.45pm.
According to police, the victim's friend was assaulted by the pair before being chased to the intersection of Chambers Pl and The Boulevarde.
The friend became involved in another altercation with the men before running to a nearby taxi rank and leaving the scene.
The victim was then surrounded by a large group of people and was punched by an unknown offender, causing him to fall backwards and strike his head on the ground.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before being taken to Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Investigations are continuing and anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that might be of assistance is urged to contact Gosford Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Website, 18 May 2010
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