A 20-year-old man received a fractured jaw after being punched in the face on the steps of the Wyvern Theatre.

The assault happened at approximately 4.30am on Saturday, January 13 and the man was taken straight to the Great Western Hospital were he was treated for a fracture and swelling.

The suspect is described as Asian and aged in his early 20s. It is believed he was with two other men, one described as black and wearing a dark coloured top, and another man described as white and wearing a light coloured top.

Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward to help with their inquiries.

PC James Mann, who is leading the investigation into the early morning incident on the steps of the Wyvern, said: “We are currently looking at all available CCTV opportunities in the area and are carrying out enquiries to find the person responsible for this assault which left a man needing hospital treatment.

“Were you in the area around this time? If you have information relating to the assault or know who the man involved may be, please call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”