Police Launch Manhunt Following Violent Metal Bar Attack in Stratford
A gang is being actively hunted by police after a brutal attack on two men with metal bars in Stratford. The horrifying incident occurred on Bishops Close on Sunday, February 15, leaving one victim with serious head injuries that required immediate medical attention.
Details of the Violent Assault
Authorities were alerted at approximately 5:45 PM after receiving reports of two men being assaulted by a group wielding metal bars. The attack unfolded rapidly, with one man sustaining severe head trauma during the altercation. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to provide critical care to the injured individual.
No arrests have been made at this time as detectives continue their urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Police have confirmed they are treating this as a priority case and are following multiple lines of inquiry to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Police Appeal for Witness Information
Investigators are now making a direct appeal to the public for assistance. They are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Bishops Close area on Sunday evening to come forward immediately. Detective Sergeant Charlie Thompson, the neighborhood policing lead for Stratford, emphasized the importance of community cooperation in solving this case.
"We are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious to get in touch after men were attacked on Stratford's Bishops Close on Sunday," stated police officials. "At around 5:45 PM we were called to reports of two men being attacked by a group with metal bars. One of the men was left with serious head injuries."
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 215 of February 15. All tips will be treated with strict confidentiality as investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the assault.
Community Response and Increased Patrols
Local residents have expressed understandable shock and concern following the violent incident in their neighborhood. Sergeant Thompson acknowledged the community's anxiety while seeking to provide reassurance about public safety measures being implemented.
"Residents are understandably shocked and concerned by this incident," Sergeant Thompson confirmed. "At this time we believe this to be an isolated incident, with no danger to the wider community. Residents can expect to see extra neighborhood patrols in the coming days and we would ask anyone with concerns to come and chat with us."
Police have committed to maintaining a visible presence in the area through additional patrols over the next several days. This heightened security measure aims to both deter further criminal activity and provide reassurance to concerned residents following the traumatic event.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Safety
The investigation remains active and ongoing as detectives work to identify the perpetrators and establish the motive behind the attack. While police currently believe this was an isolated incident, they continue to monitor the situation closely and maintain open communication channels with community members.
Authorities emphasize that public cooperation remains crucial to advancing the investigation and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice. The serious nature of the injuries sustained by one victim underscores the urgency of the police response and their determination to resolve this case promptly.
