Police appeal after GBH incident during music festival in Milton Keynes

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident of grievous bodily harm at a music festival in Milton Keynes.

The incident happened between 9pm and 9.30pm on Saturday (24/5) at the Sidewinder festival, which was being held at the Marshall Arena adjacent to the MK Dons stadium in the Denbigh area of the city.

The victim, a man in his teens, was at the event when he was seriously assaulted by an unknown man. He sustained serious injuries to his cheek bone and eye socket, which required hospital treatment.

A second person sustained minor injuries to their face which also required hospital treatment. Both have since been discharged.

Thames Valley Police revealed that two mobile phones were stolen in the incident.

Investigating officer DC Jessica Cooper said, “I am appealing to anybody who may have witnessed this incident to please contact Thames Valley Police.

“This was a serious assault which took place near to the smoking area at the Sidewinder music festival and the area will have been busy at the time. I believe a number of people will have seen what happened and may have information to assist our investigation.

“You can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250256941.

“Alternatively, for anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”