Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information after a man suffered substantial head and facial injuries in a late-night assault in Yeovil. Investigators are asking witnesses, residents, motorists and anyone travelling through the area to check CCTV, doorbell-camera and dashcam recordings from the relevant period.

The assault is believed to have happened between 11.50pm on Saturday, 25 July, and 12.05am on Sunday, 26 July 2026. The victim was walking from St Michael’s Avenue towards Hawthorn Road when he was attacked.

He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. Police said he is recovering. The identities of the victim and the unknown assailant have not been released.

Where the Yeovil investigation is focused

Officers are examining a route that includes St John’s Road, St Michael’s Avenue and Northbrook Road. Nearby streets could also contain information that helps establish what happened, police said.

The force is appealing to anyone who was in the area during the short timeframe, including people who may have been travelling through Yeovil late on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning. Officers are asking people to think back to anything they may have seen or heard.

Residents and drivers are being asked to review recordings covering late Saturday night through to early Sunday morning, even if they are unsure whether anything captured is connected to the assault.

Footage and information requested

  • Home and business CCTV recordings
  • Doorbell-camera footage
  • Dashcam footage

The appeal specifically names St John’s Road, St Michael’s Avenue and Northbrook Road, as well as nearby streets. The investigation includes house-to-house enquiries and the examination of CCTV from the area.

Officers are continuing enquiries to identify the person responsible. The source report does not state that an arrest has been made.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious, or has potentially relevant information or footage, should contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, quoting reference 5226211622. Information can also be submitted through the force’s online appeals reporting form.

“We are committed to following every lead to ensure those responsible are held accountable, as the investigation remains active and enquiries continue.”

The appeal was published by Yeovil Today on 22 August 2026 and updated on 23 August 2026.