AVON and Somerset police officers have released an image of a man, obtained from CCTV footage, who they want to speak to regarding an assault that took place in Frome, Somerset this summer.

The victim of the assault was punched in the face in Christchurch Street West at about 7pm on Friday, August 16 and suffered from a broken jaw.

He was treated in hospital and has since returned home to continue his recovery.

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The man who the police officers want to speak to is described as white, aged in his early 30s, of stocky build, about 5ft 8ins tall and as having a shaved head and a thick black beard.

He was wearing a white t-shirt at the time and has arm tattoos.

The police said: "Do you recognised this man? We want to speak to him after a man suffered a broken jaw in an assault in Frome." 

If you know who he is, or have any other information that could help the investigation, please contact the police by calling 101 and quote reference 5224216205.