Man’s cheekbone fractured in violent St George assault - police issue photo

Police in Bristol are investigating an assault in which the victim’s cheekbone was fractured.

It happened as the injured man was walking with friends along Avalon Road, St George, Bristol, at about 10.45pm on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

A man approached the victim and, after a brief exchange of words, punched him in the face before walking away.

Police have issued a photo of man in the area at around the time and officers would like to speak to him.

He’s described as of mixed ethnic appearance, in his early to mid-30s, about 6ft 1in tall with shaven hair.

He was wearing grey bottoms and a long dark-coloured padded coat.

Officers would also like to hear from anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage or any other information which could help the investigation.

Please call 101 and give the reference 5222278960. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.