Appeal for witnesses following racecourse assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was assaulted at an event attended by thousands of people.

A man in his twenties sustained multiple facial fractures after being attacked at an event held at Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston.

The assault is believed to have taken place close to the stage where acts were performing, sometime between 7pm and 7.30pm on 20 August 2023.

Detective Constable Chris Archer, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a horrible assault that left a man in hospital with serious facial injuries.

“More than 7,000 people were in attendance at the event when this incident happened, so there will certainly be at least one person who saw this assault take place.

“If that is you, or you have any other information relating to this, it is absolutely essential that you come forward to the police, so that we can act.

“Information can be left with the police by calling 101, quoting incident 804 of 20 August 2023, or can alternatively be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”