CCTV appeal following assault in Cheltenham

Police are appealing for help in identifying a man who they would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Cheltenham.

Officers have released CCTV images and are asking for the public to assist them in finding the person in it.

The incident happened at an address on Bath Road shortly after 12.30am this morning, Sunday 19 May.

Following the result of a sporting event, a number of bottles and glasses were thrown by members of the public at the location.

One of the items has hit the victim, resulting in injuries to his head. He was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to be assessed and has since been discharged.

Officers would now like to speak to the man in the CCTV image in connection with the incident.

Anyone who believed they know the man or who has any other information about the assault is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary through the website, quoting incident 20 of 19 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/

A 19-year-old from Cheltenham was arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident. He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.