Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for help from the public following a serious assault in Midsomer Norton during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 29th September.
Officers were called to the incident at around 4am in the Excelsior Terrace area.
A 16-year-old boy was found with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
There is a small police cordon in place along South Road, between the junction with Excelsior Terrace and the entrance to the South Road car park, to allow crime scene investigators carry out an examination and gather forensic evidence. The car park remains open.
Detectives carrying out the investigation believe this was an isolated incident.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who was in the Excelsior Terrace/South Road area at about 4am this morning.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have captured video/phone footage of the incident to get in touch.
Anyone able to help is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, quoting reference number 5218218183.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online using the following link: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information quoting the above reference number.
People living in the area will notice an increased police presence in the area over the weekend.
This is to provide reassurance, provide advice and support and receive information from members of the public.
