Man attacked near Falkirk pub suffers serious head injury

The 29-year-old was assaulted in Bank Street, near to The Carron Works pub, around 1.10am on Sunday, August 23 and was taken to the Western General Hospital for treatment.

Two men were seen leaving the area and making their way towards Vicar Street a short time after the incident.

Police are appealing to these men to get in touch.

The first man is described as white with a medium build, being in his late teens to early 20s and having dark, curly hair. He was wearing a black sweatshirt with stripes across the shoulders, dark trousers and dark trainers.

The second man is white with a slim build, in his early 20s and has straight brown hair. He was wearing a navy sweatshirt, dark trousers and dark trainers.

Detective Inspector Rob Andrews, of Falkirk CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have information regarding this assault to contact us.

“In particular, anyone driving nearby who may have dash cam footage. We are also keen to speak to the two men seen leaving Bank Street immediately after the assault.

“I would also like to reassure the local community that additional patrols will be in the area and anyone with concerns can approach these officers. Attacks such as this will not be tolerated in the town centre and anyone with information is urged to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0365 of August 23.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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