A MAN was beaten unconscious and apparently dumped in the River Severn in a vicious late night assault.

The 30-year-old victim from Westbury-on-Severn was assaulted in Gloucester Park on Friday, July 18.

He had been in the Nelson pub in Gloucester City Centre and left some time between 1 and 1.30am. He walked along Spa Road heading towards Gloucester Park so that he could get a taxi home.

He walked past a group of men who started chasing him. They then assaulted him in the park.

During the incident the victim lost consciousness and then woke up in the River Severn by Llanthony Bridge at 2.20am.

He was pulled out of the river and taken by ambulance to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

Police want to establish how the victim ended up in the river.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information relating to the incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident 31 of July 18. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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