Police cordon off row of shops in Peterborough after serious assault

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene of an incident in Peterborough this morning, Wednesday April 4.
Police in St John's Street in Peterborough this morningPolice in St John's Street in Peterborough this morning
Police in St John's Street in Peterborough this morning

Officers have cordoned off a stretch of St John's Street in Peterborough, including Bal's General Store and a former takeaway.

Police were called at 7.25am with reports that a man had been assaulted by two others in St John’s Street.

Officers are at the scene and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.