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Witness appeal launched after man assaulted by youths in taxi

Monday 26th January 2026 Bath Echo News Team Crime

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Avon & Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked by a group of youths while sitting inside a taxi in Bath.

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The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Saturday 17th January on Dorchester Street.

The victim, a man in his thirties, suffered facial injuries in the assault.

His injuries were not deemed to be serious and he did not require hospital treatment, but police say he was left distressed by what happened and has been offered access to support services.

The offenders are described as a group of young people, including both boys and girls.

Officers are now asking anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have seen the group, to come forward.

As part of the investigation, police have already carried out CCTV enquiries, spoken to witnesses and conducted reassurance patrols in the area. They are now appealing to the public for further help.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from Dorchester Street and the surrounding area, from immediately before or after the incident.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference 5226015537.

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