Four teenagers arrested after assault outside Guildford station
Four teenagers have been arrested after an assault outside Guildford station, according to a Surrey Police press release.
A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses following an assault in Guildford.
“We’re appealing for witnesses following an assault in Guildford yesterday morning (Thursday, 26 February).
“Shortly before 4am, officers were called to Walnut Tree Close near to Guildford railway station following reports of an assault.
“Two people were walking to the train station when they were threatened and assaulted by a group of six teenagers.
“Two men in their twenties sustained injuries to their head and face and were taken to hospital. Neither man sustained life-changing injuries and both have been released from hospital.
“The six suspects are described as a group of older teenagers made up of five men and one woman. They are believed to be between 17 and 19-years-old. One of the men wore a blue quarter zip jacket and balaclava.
“Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault causing grievous bodily harm. This includes a 17-year-old boy from Guildford, an 18-year-old man from Ash, an 18-year-old man from Guildford and a 19-year-old man from Woking. All four remain in custody.
“We are looking to speak with anyone who was in the area at around 4am and may have witnessed the assault or have dashcam footage that could help our investigation. This includes any taxi drivers who were working in Guildford at the time.
“If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please get in touch quoting PR/ 45260022685 using one of the options below:
- Use our 24/7 live chat service available our website: Home | Surrey Police
- Use our online form to provide an update to this incident: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Surrey Police
- Call us on our non-emergency number, 101
“If you would rather not speak to police or to prefer to give information anonymously, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”
Detective Inspector Sophie Bayman said: “I understand the significant police presence outside Guildford railway station may have caused concern and we are working hard to establish the full circumstances of what happened in the early hours of yesterday morning. Four people have been swiftly arrested as part of our investigation and enquiries remain ongoing.
“The cordon on Walnut Tree Close was removed yesterday afternoon and we want to thank people for their patience whilst we responded to the incident.”