Investigation continues into serious assault outside bar in Kingswood

A punch to the head that left the victim with a potential life-changing injury continues to be investigated by police.

The assault happened outside at a bar in Regent Street, Kingswood, at about 11.50pm on Friday 9th July.

The victim – a male in his 30s – had his jaw fractured in two places in the incident when struck by an unknown male.

Officers investigating what happened have today releases a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with their ongoing inquiries. He’s described as being black or mixed race, in his early 20s, of slim build and wearing an anorak, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

He was seen drinking with a group of white and black males in Rumours that evening.

PC Steve Powell said: “This was a nasty assault that has left the victim struggling to speak. We’d urge witnesses to this violent attack, or anyone who can help us identify this man, to contact us online or on 101 quoting reference number 5221154960.”

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