"Violent assault" in Leamington town centre leaves man with head injuries
A man has been left with head injuries after a “violent assault” in Leamington in the early hours of this morning (October 18).
Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Chandos Street, near the junction with Warwick Street, at around 4am.
The victim, a man in his 20s, sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital.
The suspect is described as a white man, around 5ft 9in tall, wearing a black hoodie, black trousers and a black cap.
Detective Inspector Imran Ghouri, from Warwickshire Police CID, said: "This was a particularly violent assault that left the victim with a nasty head injury and caused him to lose consciousness.
"We are carrying out extensive enquiries and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, has doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, or has any information that could help identify the person responsible."
Anyone with information is asked to report it via our online reporting channels or by calling 101, quoting incident 54 of 18 October 2026.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website. Crimestoppers offers a cash rewards for information leading to an arrest and charge.