Appeal after man assaulted in Penzance gardens

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Image caption, The assault took place in Morrab Gardens, Penzance

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in a Penzance park.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the victim, aged in his 30s, was threatened and assaulted by a stranger who used homophobic language.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of facial injuries after the incident in Morrab Gardens between 15:00 and 15:30 BST on Wednesday 2 October, police said.

Police said they believed the victim was helped by passers-by and have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

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