CCTV out after man hit by bottle in Brighton attack
Police are searching for a pair of suspects
Police have issued a photo of a man they want to interview after a man was attacked by a bottle in Brighton.
The 44-year-old victim had been walking with a friend along St James Street and had just turned into a road off the main street when the incident happened at around 1am on Saturday (July 31st).
He was struck in the face with a bottle and then with a broken bottle, by each of two men. He was then kicked in the chest and fell to the ground.
The victim was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for treatment and was discharged later the same night.
The man he was with was not hurt. Nothing was reported to have been stolen
The two assailants, who are believed to have been with at least one other man, then made off along Margaret Street.
The two are both described as South Asian, about 5'5"-6", of slight build and in their early to mid-twenties. It is not yet clear which of the two men is in the photo.
Detective Constable James Botting of Sussex Police said:
"We are still investigating to establish the motive for this isolated attack.
"Anyone who can identify this man or who saw what happened can contact us either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 83 of 31/07."
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.