Man attacked by motorbike thug and accomplice in 'nasty assault' in Hinckley

A man was treated in hospital after he was attacked by a thug on a motorbike and then by an apparent accomplice.

The attack happened near the bridge in Parson's Lane, off Park Road, Hinckley between 4.30pm and 5pm last Friday.

Leicestershire Police said the victim, a man in his 40s, was attacked while he was sitting on a bench.

In a statement, Hinckley police said: "He was approached by a man on a motorbike who kicked and punched him.

"As he tried to leave, the victim was further assaulted by another man who pulled him back and hit him.

"The victim sustained injuries to his wrist, shoulder and cheekbone which were treated at hospital. He has since been discharged.

"This was a nasty assault carried out at a time of day when there would have been people out and about.

"We would like to speak to anyone who was in Park Road, close to the bridge on Parson’s Lane, and saw or heard anything suspicious at the time."

Two men, aged 41 and 38, who were arrested on suspicion of causing GBH have been released but remain under investigation.

Contact Leicestershire Police on 101.