Teen, 17, arrested after man 'left for dead' in Doncaster city centre attack

A teenager has been arrested following a Doncaster city centre assault that left one man ‘for dead’ and another with serious injuries.

Police were called to Silver Street in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the 17-year-old held over the attack.

Victims Martin Wallsgrove and Jake Bridge have spoken about the incident.

45-year-old Mr Wallsgrove says his memory of the attack and the aftermath is ‘non existent’ says he was attacked by a group of men, suffering two bleeds on the brain.

He said: “ There were whispers of me being deceased - I was left for dead.

“I came round and local pastors were applying first aid. I've been told they saved my life until the ambulance staff came

He added: “I literally can't remember anything for a nine hour period.”

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Police were called to Silver Street near the junction with East Laith Gate at around 1.20am on Sunday.

Mr Wallsgrove’s pal Jake Bridge also suffered injuries in the incident, with damage to his jaw.

He said: “These blokes came out of nowhere and one thing led to another.

“I tried to get him away but I got hit.

“i was on the floor and then the next I know , Marton was on the floor knocked out with a puddle of blood around his head.”

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 1.20am on Sunday (1 November) we received reports of a disturbance on Silver Street, in Doncaster.

“It is reported two men were assaulted by another person.

“One of the men was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries that are not described as life-threatening or life-altering.

“He has since been discharged.

“The other man suffered minor injuries.

“A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of common assault and assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.

“He has been bailed pending further enquiries.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident can contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.