Thames Valley Police has explained why officers were present at a retail park in Milton Keynes yesterday (8/9).
Part of the walkway outside The Card Factory at the Westcroft District Centre had been sectioned off in the early evening, with residents reporting a police presence and "white mats taped to the ground".
"Thames Valley Police was called to reports of an assault in Barnsdale Drive at around 4pm yesterday," a spokesperson said.
They continued: "The victim, a man in his fifties, was hit over the head with a walking stick and sustained a head injury. He was taken to hospital where he has since been discharged.
"An investigation is ongoing."
Those who have information about the incident are encouraged to call 101 or make a report online quoting reference 43200281659.
