Police issue new CCTV appeal after 'serious assault' in centre of Penzance
Devon & Cornwall Police want to identify and speak to this man, following the incident in Market Jew Street
Police investigating reports of a serious assault in Penzance have updated their CCTV appeal.
A 40-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in Market Jew Street.
He is said to have been approached by a group of adults and children as he walked through the town, before being forced to the ground and kicked.
Devon & Cornwall Police had released images of two men they wanted to identify and speak to in connection with the incident in the early hours of Sunday (15th August)
One has now been identified and is helping officers with their enquiries.
However the force is still keen to trace the man pictured above, saying they believe he may have information vital to the investigation.
Police said: "Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following reports of an assault in Penzance on Sunday 15th August.
"Officers investigating the case are keen to identify and speak to the man pictured, as it’s thought they may have information which could assist the investigation.
"Police had previously issued an image of a second person the wished to identify. That person has since been identified and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
"Police were called at around 3:48am following reports that a 40-year-old man had been seriously assaulted in Market Jew Street and had sustained a fracture to the skull and other life threatening injuries. It was reported that the victim had been walking in the town centre before being approached by a group made up of adults and children.
"Following an altercation the victim was assaulted and forced to the ground where he was then subject to repeated kicks to his body.
"The victim was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital before being transferred to Derriford Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
"A 14-year-old boy from Penzance, arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent, has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
"Officers are appealing for anyone who knows the man pictured to contact police".
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting incident 213 of 15 August.
Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111, or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.