Fisherman assaulted by three young men near Horley

The assault took place in Dormansland at some point between 8pm and 8.30pm on Sunday, July 3 after the victim challenged the men he believed to be trespassing on the land at Lakeview Fishing Club in Lakeview, Surrey Police said.

During the assault the victim was hit with a rubber mallet, police added.

Surrey Police said the first suspect has been described as a White man, aged between 18-20 years old, well built, with short brown hair and wearing a dark jacket.

The second suspect has also been described as a White man, aged between 18-20 years old with light coloured hair, police added.

Surrey Police said the third suspect is described as a White male and aged between 14-15 years old.

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Surrey Police would like to speak to anyone who might have been in the area at the time and seen something that could help with our enquiries.

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