POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a broken ankle during an assault in Salisbury involving a suspect on a skateboard.

The incident happened in Rawlence Road at around 5pm on Monday, June 1, in what detectives are treating as grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Police said the victim, a man in his 20s, was assaulted by another man, described as being on a skateboard at the time.

Officers are now carrying out enquiries and are urging anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward.

Investigators are particularly keen to hear from residents or motorists who may have CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam recordings.

Anyone who witnessed the assault, or who has information that may assist the investigation, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 54260065313, or email 70331@wiltshire.police.uk.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.