Police in Neath are investigating an unprovoked assault which occurred near the tennis courts on Dyfed Road in Neath at approximately 3am on Wednesday 18th June.
A 73 year old man was assaulted and sustained facial and arm injuries which required hospital treatment.
Local policing Inspector Huw Griffiths said:
“This was a very distressing incident for the victim. I am appealing for anyone who may have seen two men acting suspiciously in the area during the early hours of Wednesday morning to contact us. I also want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Assaults such as this are unusual and we have stepped up patrols in the area.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information concerning this incident to come forward.
Anyone who may have witnessed this assault or who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time in question is asked to contact Neath police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information and quote reference: 1400214428
