Man left with fractured jaw after assault near Nantwich pub
The 'unprovoked' attack took place during the Nantwich Jazz Festival
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious assault in Nantwich, which left a man with a fractured jaw.
Just after 10pm on Sunday 17 April the victim, a 22-year-old man from Crewe, left the White Horse pub on Pillory Street and walked towards Mill Street with a group of friends.
At about 10.25pm, as the group got towards the Wickstead Arms, the victim was approached from behind by an unknown man who punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground.
The offender then fled the scene on foot.
Police say enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and as part of their investigation officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information.
Detective Constable Stuart Dunbar, of Crewe CID, said: “This was a totally unprovoked attacked which left a man with serious injuries and we are committed to doing all we can to identify the person responsible.
“The attack took place during Nantwich Jazz festival and we know that the town was extremely busy. As part of our enquiries we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and believes they may have witnessed the incident.
“The same goes for anyone with any CCTV or video footage which may aid the investigation.
“I’d urge anyone with any information, no matter how small, to get in touch.”