Police hunt man over brutal Isle of Wight assault – £1,000 reward on offer!
Urgent Appeal to Find Suspect
Police are urgently seeking a man in connection with a serious assault on the Isle of Wight. Officers have released an image of Henry Thomas Henderson, 51, wanted for questioning after a violent attack on Newport Street, Ryde.
The incident happened between 11.30pm and midnight on Tuesday 22 November 2016. The victim, a 51-year-old man, suffered injuries to his face and leg but was thankfully released from hospital.
Suspect on the Run – Possibly Abroad
Henderson, from Downsview in Sandown, may have fled the island. Investigators believe he travelled to Wilmslow, Cheshire in February 2017 and could have now left the UK altogether. Police are working on securing a European arrest warrant to track him down.
Description of Suspect
- White male
- 5ft 11ins tall
- Short, straight dark brown hair
Police and Crimestoppers Offer £1,000 Reward
“Incidents like this are very rare on the Isle of Wight and this is clearly a high priority for the investigations team on the Island. I need the public’s help to locate Mr Henderson, so if you know anything that may assist us in our search please make contact in confidence by calling 101.” – Police spokesperson
Crimestoppers is also offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to Henderson’s arrest and charge.
If you have any information, call 101 quoting reference 44160441486, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
