Appeal to identify men following city centre assault

Officers have released an image of two men they want to speak to following a report of assault in Leicester city centre.

The incident happened in Belgrave Gate at around 1.30am on Sunday 13 February.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by two people, one of who punched him, causing him to fall to the ground. While on the ground, he was then kicked in the face, suffering a broken jaw.

Detective Constable Jonathan Williams, from the Central Leicester CID, said: “I’d like to speak to the two men pictured as I believe they may have information about this incident.

“If you recognise them and know who they are – or you are one of those people – then please get in touch. Any details you’re able to provide could be of assistance.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 22*87623.

Alternatively call 101.