Hooded men attack stranger in Barnsley parkland

A 42-year-old man was left with facial injuries after an alleged assault by a group of strangers in a Barnsley park.
Police are investigating the assault which reportedly took place on Saturday evening.Police are investigating the assault which reportedly took place on Saturday evening.
Police are investigating the assault which reportedly took place on Saturday evening.

The victim is said to have been walking through a park in Brunswick Close when he was approached and threatened by the all-male group who were wearing dark clothing and hooded tops.

Police are investigating the incident which was reported to have occurred in the Smithies area sometime between 9.45-10.05pm on Saturday.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 1178 of 13 February 2016.