Man attacked with metal poles on Peterborough Embankment
A man was attacked by a gang of three men late last night at The Embankment.
Police were called just after midnight today (27 July) with reports of violence on the Embankment in Peterborough.
A man was sat outside a tent when he was approached by three men, armed with metal poles, and hit repeatedly.
Officers arrived on scene, together with paramedics. The man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries, and has been taken to hospital.
The incident is believed to be isolated and officers currently remain on scene while further investigations are carried out, including enquiries to locate the three men.
A police spokesman said no descriptions of the men were available at this time.
An investigation has been launched and anyone with any information is urged to report this online via www.cambs.police.uk/report or call 101, quoting crime reference 35/49737/20.