A man has been airlifted to hospital after an assault in Epsom.

The incident happened in Tadworth Estate just after 10.30am today (July 2).

Officers attended and found a man injured.

He was taken to hospital for treatment with serious injuries to his face. 

Officers, including the dog unit, are currently in the area and working to locate a suspect.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 and quote reference P22137640.

Epsom and Ewell Beat (Surrey Police) @EpsomEwellBeat tweeted: "We were called just after 10.30am this morning (2 July), following reports of an assault in the Tadworth Estate in Epsom.

"A man sustained serious injuries to his face and has been taken by air ambulance to hospital for treatment. 

"Officers, including the dog unit, are in the area and working to locate the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

"If you saw anything or have any information, please contact us via 101 or by live chat on our website https://surrey.police.uk quoting P22137640."

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