Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify following an assault in Bury St Edmunds.

East Anglian Daily Times: Police would like to identify this man in connection with an assault in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARYPolice would like to identify this man in connection with an assault in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY (Image: Archant)

The victim in the incident, a 21-year-old man, was punched and kicked to the head on August 28 around 3.10am in Risbygate Street.

The alleged assault resulted in the victim suffering a suspected broken nose and swelling around the eye, forehead and cheeks.

A female friend of the victim, aged 20, was also hit to the head but sustained no injury.

Officers would like to speak to the man depicted in the CCTV images in connection with the incident.

Anyone who may recognise the man, or anyone with information, should contact Sgt Gavin Goldfinch at Bury St Edmunds police on 101.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or click here to visit the Crimestoppers website to report information online.

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