Man, 39, punched to the ground by teenager in Woking

A MAN was assaulted by a teenager as he made his way home after a night out in Woking in the early hours of Saturday morning. (November 3).

The 39-year-old man had been at a local town centre pub and was walking along Howards Road sometime after midnight and before 1am, when he got into a conversation with a group of youngsters – one of whom then punched him in the eye. The victim fell to the ground as a result of the attack and suffered cuts to his eye and nose.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged around 17-years-old, between 5ft 11" and 6ft tall and of a medium build. He had short brown hair and wore casual clothes. He was with a second man, who is described as being white, shorter than the assailant and of a similar build. A white woman aged between 17 and 21-years-old was with also part of the group.

Detective constable Mark Fordham said: "This was an unprovoked assault on a local resident who was just making his way home after a night out in Woking. I need to speak to anyone who may have further details about the incident – Surrey Police will not tolerate this type of violence on our streets and officers will do everything possible to bring this offender to justice."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference WK/12/6635. Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.