Police have released a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with an assault in Colchester.

A 23-year-old man’s jaw was broken in the attack, which took place at about 3am on Sunday, October 1.

It happened after he and friends left a bar in Queen’s Street.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries and has since been discharged.

The suspect fled the scene following the assault.

Police would like to talk to the man shown in a CCTV image from the night of the assault.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured, or has any information about the incident, is asked to contact Dc Hannah Richardson at Colchester CID by calling 101 and quoting incident 263 of 01/10.

Alternatively, contact independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, anonymously if preferred, on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.