POLICE APPEAL AFTER MAN SUFFERS BROKEN NOSE IN ASSAULT

Police are appealing for information after a man suffered serious facial injuries during an alleged assault at a Newcastle city centre bar.

Officers received a report of a disturbance inside Filthy’s Newcastle on the Bigg Market at around 1am on Thursday, May 14.

It was reported that the victim, a man in his 30s, had been approached by another man who was unknown to him before being punched in the face several times.

The suspect was reportedly ejected from the venue before leaving the area on foot in an unknown direction.

When officers attended the scene, they found the victim had sustained serious injuries, including a broken nose. He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Since the incident was reported, police have carried out a number of enquiries to identify the person responsible, including reviewing CCTV footage from the area.

Officers have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with their investigation.

Police believe the man pictured was in the area at the time of the incident and may have information that could assist enquiries.

Anyone who recognises him, or who has information about the incident, is asked to contact Northumbria Police quoting the relevant reference number. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers.