Nottingham man assaulted by person carrying hockey stick

Police have released an image of a man as they investigate the unprovoked assault which took place on Saturday 25 February. The victim was approached from behind by a man as he left a bar on the nearby Thurland Street around 2:45 am.

The victim was punched to the ground without warning by a man pulling a suitcase and holding a hockey stick. The victim suffered a fractured skull and other injuries as a result of the vicious attack.

Nottinghamshire police investigating the assault have released a picture of someone they would like to speak to in connection to the incident,

PC Sasha Bellaby, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “There is simply no excuse for anyone to behave in such an aggressive manner.

“This incident quite understandably left the victim feeling very shaken up, while he required hospital treatment for serious facial injuries. We’d ask that anyone who recognises the man in this picture gets in contact with us.

“Anyone who has any information should call the police on 101, quoting incident 94 of 25 February 2023, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”