Driver assaulted and cars damaged in lane
A MAN found lying in a lane near Bradgate Park ended up assaulting a driver and damaging other people’s cars after they stopped to try to help him.
Leicestershire Police received a report of a man lying in the middle of the crossroads at Joe Moores Lane and Swithland Road, pictured right, just to the north of the country park at about 5am on Wednesday, July 7.
The man assaulted a male driver and damaged vehicles when others had stopped to try to assist him, the police said.
Now, the force has put out an appeal for any further witnesses to the alleged offences – particularly a woman who stopped but has not yet spoken to the police.
Detective Constable Julia Newton, who is investigating the alleged assault and acts of criminal damage, said: “We are trying to identify a female driver who stopped to assist the man.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or may have captured it on dashcam.”
A 26-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested in connection with the incident and was released under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 21*391866 or call Crimestoppers, which is free from a landline, on 0800 555 111.