AN 18-YEAR-OLD has been struck in the face with a glass during an altercation involving several people inside a pub in Taunton.

Police have now issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify after an assault that took place in a pub on East Street on Sunday, July 28.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We’re issuing a CCTV image of a man we want to identify in connection with an assault investigation in Taunton.

“An 18-year-old man was struck in the face with a glass during an incident in East Street, Taunton, at about 11.20pm on Sunday, July 28.

“He needed treatment at hospital as a result.

“The assault happened during an altercation involving several people inside a pub.

“The man in the image is described as white, of slim build, in his late teens, and he’s wearing a blue hooded top.

“If you know who this man is, or have any other information which would help us identify him, please contact us.

“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224197133, or complete our online appeals form.”