A possible "hit job" victim has told police not to pursue an incident which led to him suffering a fractured skull.
Sergeant Jeff Hill, of Alderney Police, appealed for witnesses to come forward after an 18-year-old man was found slumped on a step at the bottom of Victoria Street at 2am last Wednesday morning (June 18).
At the time, Sgt Hill said he believed the man had been the victim of a hit job.
However, PC Malcolm Messenger now says the man, who recently moved to Alderney from the UK, does not want the matter to be pursued any further.
PC Messenger said: "The victim does not wish for the incident to be taken any further so our enquiries have been postponed.
"We will, though, assess the situation if any further information comes to light."
The victim was initially treated at Alderney's Mignot Memorial Hospital but had to be airlifted to Guernsey later on Wednesday. As well as head injuries, the man suffered a partial loss of vision, but returned home a day later.
Anyone with information about the incident should call Alderney Police on 01481 822731 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors. 