Takeaway assault leaves man with concussion

A man suffered concussion after being subjected to an assault in a takeaway, police have said.

Avon and Somerset Police said the incident occurred on South Road in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, at around 21:30 GMT on 28 September.

The 53-year old victim was "punched repeatedly" the force said, and is having medical assessments with eye specialists.

The suspect is described as being in his 30s or 40s, and of a muscular build with a tattoo sleeve on his left arm.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark t-shirt with the letters 'NY' in white on the front, blue jeans and black trainers, police added.

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