CCTV image released in Cheltenham assault investigation

Image source, Gloucestershire Police

Image caption, Gloucestershire Police released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace

A CCTV image has been released in connection with an incident where a man suffered a broken jaw when he was punched in the face.

The 26-year-old was attacked near Regent Street in Cheltenham just before 1:00 GMT on 2 December.

Gloucestershire Police said the victim was talking to a friend when two men came up behind them and one of them punched him in the face, police said.

The man needed multiple surgeries, the force added.

Police said they wanted to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image.

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