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Appeal after man assaulted in Penzance gardens

A sign reading 'Welcome to Morrab Gardens' resting in a bed of tropical shrubs.Image source, Google Maps
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The assault took place in Morrab Gardens, Penzance

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in a Penzance park.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the victim, aged in his 30s, was threatened and assaulted by a stranger who used homophobic language.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of facial injuries after the incident in Morrab Gardens between 15:00 and 15:30 BST on Wednesday 2 October, police said.

Police said they believed the victim was helped by passers-by and have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

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