DETECTIVES investigating an assault in Douglas which left a man with a broken neck are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A male was kicked and stamped on during the assault which took place at approximately 1.45am on September 19, in the area of Moby Dick’s takeaway in Queen’s Promenade, Douglas.
Police are appealing for two blonde haired females who are known to have witnessed the assault and a further female, who was possibly wearing fancy dress, who had a distinctive black teardrop painted just under her left eye.
A male described as around 30 years of age with dark hair and dressed smartly is also believed to have witnessed the incident.
A taxi driver who flashed his lights at the offenders, in an effort to try and stop the assault, is also being asked to come forward - as is a taxi driver who may have picked the suspects up.
Detectives have also established that an initial incident took place in the Hilton Hotel Whispers Bar at 1.30am that morning. They are trying to identify a female who left the bar to alert security staff to the incident who were situated at the casino entrance.
DC Tomlinson, officer in charge of the investigation, said: "We are at present pursuing a number of positive lines of enquiry and I thank the members of the public who have come forward already.
"However, it is clear that the area was busy at the time and that other people witnessed what happened. I would like the people (mentioned above) to contact me directly, ring any police station or contact Crimestoppers as you may be able to provide valuable information.
"The more serious incident outside Moby Dicks left a young man in hospital for a number of days and the consequences for him could have been life changing. This type of violence must be stopped especially in busy social areas of the Island where people are out to enjoy themselves.
"I appeal for any witnesses to come forward, imagine if this was a member of your family you would want the public’s assistance to identify the offenders."
Anyone with information should call police headquarters on 01624 631212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
