CCTV appeal after Bristol city centre assault

Posted on 8 April 2024, at 14:54 in Appeals

Detectives investigating an assault in which a man was assaulted in Bristol city centre in August have today released CCTV images of people they want to speak to.

Shortly after 3am on Sunday 20 August, a 23-year-old man was punched, kicked and thrown to the floor in College Green by a group of five men.

The victim suffered multiple facial fractures and a broken nose which required hospital treatment. He continues to recover at home.

Officers want to speak to the pictured, who they believe may have information about the incident which could help their enquiries. They are described as:

A white man, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of slim build with short to medium-length brown hair and with no facial hair. He is wearing a cream-coloured hoodie, a white t-shirt, light-coloured trousers, white trainers and a black satchel at the time.

1. A white man, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of slim build with short to medium-length brown hair and with no facial hair. He was wearing a cream-coloured hoodie, a white t-shirt, light-coloured trousers, white trainers and a black satchel at the time.

A white man, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of slim build with short dark hair and no facial hair. He was wearing a white jacket with a black stripe down each arm, a white t-shirt, blue jeans and black trainers with white marks on the sides and a white sole.

2. A white man, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of slim build with short dark hair and no facial hair. He was wearing a white jacket with a black stripe down each arm, a white t-shirt, blue jeans and black trainers with white marks on the sides and a white sole.

A white man, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of medium build with short brown hair and no facial hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt, dark-coloured trousers, white trainers and a black satchel.

3. A white man, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of medium build with short brown hair and no facial hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt, dark-coloured trousers, white trainers and a black satchel.

4. A white man (pictured, far left), aged in their late teens or early 20s, and of slim build. He was wearing a black hoodie with an eyes design on the back, dark-coloured jeans, white trainers, a black cap and had two white objects hanging from him.

A mixed race male, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of slim build with dark hair which is longer on the top and short on the sides. He was wearing a white t-shirt with a white top tied around his neck, light blue jeans, white trainers and a black satchel.

5. A mixed race man, aged in their late teens or early 20s, of slim build with dark hair which is longer on the top and short on the sides. He was wearing a white t-shirt with a white top tied around his neck, light blue jeans, white trainers and a black satchel.

DC Jack Mills said: “This was a vicious attack which left the victim with significant facial injuries which have required surgery.

“Our investigation to identify those responsible is continuing and we hope that someone will be recognise the men in them.”

If you can identify any of these men or have any information about the incident which could help our investigation, please contact us.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223201134, or complete our online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

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