Man’s Jaw Broken in an Unprovoked Attack

Assault happened in Hartlepool

Published 15th Sep 2016

Police are appealing for information after a 37-year-old man was assaulted on Church Street, near to the junction with Station Approach in Hartlepool.

The incident occurred on Sunday 28th August (bank holiday) at 11:10pm when the victim was approached by a man who punched him in the side of the face in an unprovoked attack.

As a result of the incident the victim was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he received surgery for his broken jaw.

The attacker is described as a white male in his mid-20s, around 5 ft 9 “tall, of slim to medium build with short hair. The man was wearing light coloured jogging bottoms and a vest.

Any witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Detective Constable Darren Best on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.