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Police / Police seek witnesses following report of assault in Lerwick

Shetland News @shetnews

2 June 2020 08:21

A sign outside a stone building reads "Police Scotland, Police Lerwick, Shetland Area Office" on a clear day with a blue sky.

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POLICE are looking for witnesses after receiving reports of an assault in Lerwick.

The incident, in which a man was said to be punched in the face, occurred at around 12.45am on Tuesday morning (2 June) on Pitt Lane.

The suspect is described as being approximately 5ft 9 inches in height, of a medium build and wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online.

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