Arrests after assault on footbridge

It will be alleged the two victims were walking across the footbridge just before 10.30pm on Saturday 22 August when they were approached by two unknown men.

There was a verbal altercation before one of the victims was allegedly coward punched.  The 38-year-old man struck his head on the ground and was knocked unconscious.  He was taken to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. The other victim, a 37-year-old man, was also assaulted.

Witnesses to the assault alerted police and followed the suspects into the CBD, where they were seen entering a licensed venue on King William Street.  It will be alleged they swapped clothing while inside the venue.

Police attended and arrested the suspects, both aged 21 and both from Mount Barker.

One man was charged with assault and assault cause harm, while the other was charged with assist an offender.

They were both bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 4 November.

Anyone who witnessed this incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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