Staines man beaten with baseball bat

The vehicles were being driven in a convoy, and three men got out while one of them hit the man, who is from Staines, in the neck and stomach with a wooden baseball bat.

He fell to the ground and the suspects threatened him several times before getting back in their vehicles and driving away.

Detective constable Davinia Fielding , who is leading the investigation, said: "This was a very unusual incident where a man has been subjected to an unprovoked attack in broad daylight.

"The victim only sustained minor injuries during this attack but this was clearly a very upsetting ordeal to go through and I am determined to track down those responsible."

Officers have carried out house to house enquiries in the area, and the Staines urban safer neighbourhood team are carrying out more patrols in the area.

The first suspect is described as a white male, 6ft tall, who was wearing a black motorcycle helmet and a balaclava.

The second suspect is described as a tall white male of stocky build, with short brown hair, a goatee beard, and in his early 30s.

DC Fielding said: "I would like to hear from anyone who was in the Laleham Road area at the time, particularly anyone who may have seen the bike or the car used by the suspects either before or after the incident.

"We are fortunate to live an area where attacks of this nature are extremely rare and I can assure Spelthorne residents that everything possible is being done to bring those responsible to justice."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information should call DC Fielding on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference SL/09/8735, or call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.