Man suffers life-changing hand injury in Midlands home assault
A man in his 40s has sustained potentially life-changing injuries following a violent assault inside a Midlands home during the early hours of Saturday morning. Leicestershire Police have launched an urgent investigation into the serious incident, which occurred at an address on Welford Road near the junction with Clarendon Park Road.
Violent early morning attack
According to police reports, the assault took place at approximately 4:15am on Saturday, February 14, when three men attacked the victim inside the residential property. The suspects had fled the scene before officers arrived, leaving the victim with serious injuries that could have permanent consequences.
The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered severe cuts to his hand that police have described as potentially life-changing. He also sustained a separate cut to the back of his head during the violent confrontation. Medical professionals are assessing the full extent of his injuries, with particular concern about the long-term impact of the hand wounds.
Police appeal for witnesses and footage
Detective Sergeant Vicki Hudson from Leicestershire Police's Complex Investigation Team has made a direct appeal to the public for assistance. "As this incident happened on a main route in and out of the city, I believe there may be people who can help but have not yet spoken to police," she stated.
The investigation team is particularly interested in speaking with:
- Anyone who witnessed the incident or suspicious activity in the area
- Motorists who were driving on Welford Road around 4:15am on Saturday
- Residents with CCTV, doorbell camera footage, or dashcam recordings
"Anything you're able to provide, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, could help with our ongoing investigation," Detective Sergeant Hudson emphasized.
Ongoing investigation
No arrests have been made at this time as police continue their enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attack. The investigation remains active, with officers working to identify the three suspects involved in the assault.
Police are treating this as a serious incident and have urged anyone with information to come forward immediately. The force has provided specific reference number 26*89267 for this case and encourages witnesses to contact them via 101 or through their official reporting channels.
The location of the attack, Welford Road, serves as a major thoroughfare connecting residential areas with the city center, making it likely that potential witnesses were in the vicinity during the early morning hours when the assault occurred.
