Man injured in unprovoked attack in Gloucester
It happened on Southgate Street just before 8.50pm on Sunday 17 September.
Last updated 6th Oct 2023
A man suffered a broken nose and fractures to his jaw and cheek after being punched in the face in an unprovoked attack in Gloucester.
It happened outside Costa Coffee on Southgate Street just before 8.50pm on Sunday 17 September.
The victim, in his 60s, was taken to hospital - police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
PC Jake Shepherd said: "This was a vicious and devastating assault that has left the victim very badly affected both physically and psychologically.
"People who were there on the night did provide assistance to our officers but some people haven’t wanted to make a statement and that is critical to our investigation.
"We have carried out and continue to carry out CCTV enquiries and have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
"But we still need witnesses to come forward and make a statement, and we ask anyone else who was in the area at the time to review any dashcam, CCTV or phone footage they may have that could be relevant."
A 31-year-old Gloucester man arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.