Yeovil assault: Arrest made after man taken to hospital

Police would like to speak to a witness (pictured) who stopped to help after the collision. <i>(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)</i>
Police would like to speak to a witness (pictured) who stopped to help after the collision. (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
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A MAN has been arrested and released on bail in connection with an assault that took place after a collision in Yeovil on Wednesday, May 17.

The assault took place on Stiby Road following the collision, which involved a motorcycle and a black car.

A man was taken to hospital to be treated for facial injuries, and a man in his 20s was arrested the following day on suspicion of wounding with intent.

Police later released him under investigation.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We’re appealing for help to trace witnesses and any dashcam footage after an assault in Stiby Road, Yeovil.

"It happened between 9pm and 9.30pm on Wednesday, May 17, just after a collision involving a motorcycle and a black car in which there were no reported injuries.

"A man needed hospital treatment for facial injuries after the incident.

"A man in his 20s was arrested the next day on suspicion of wounding with intent and later released under investigation.

"Officers are especially keen to trace the man pictured, a witness who stopped to help following the collision.

"He is described as a white man of large build with short dark hair. He is wearing dark-coloured jeans, a dark-coloured short-sleeved top and brown shoes.

"If you have any information or dashcam footage please contact us."

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223115140, or complete the police's online appeals form.

Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

Crimestoppers do not take personal details, information cannot be traced or recorded and people will not go to court or speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.

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