Appeal following assault in Wollongong

Police continue to investigate and are appealing for public assistance after two men were assaulted in Wollongong on the weekend, NSW Police say.

About 10.30pm on Saturday (18 November 2017), two men, aged 28 and 34 were walking along Corrimal Street, Wollongong, when they were approached by a group of 8-10 teenage males.

Following a verbal altercation, the two men were assaulted. The 28-year-old man fell to the ground and was kicked several times to the head.

Officers from Wollongong Local Area Command attended and the group fled.

The 28-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Wollongong Hospital with facial fractures.

Police have been following several lines of inquiry and have received information that the males may have left in a red hatchback before police arrived.

As inquiries continue, any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers.

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