Merseyside Police:CCTV APPEAL - ASSAULT, ALBERT DOCK

Detectives investigating a serious assault at the Circo bar, Albert Dock in the early hours of Sunday, 25 September have released CCTV of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

At around 1.30am, the 22-year-old victim was in the bar with a friend when two men began fighting nearby. The victim tried to split up the fight and was in turn assaulted by one of the men, who repeatedly struck her in the face with his fist and a bottle.

The victim, who is from the Bootle area, was treated for a broken right cheek bone, a fractured left cheek bone, a split pallet and broken jaw. She received 20 stitches both internally and externally.

The offender is described as white, 5ft 8in, of small to medium build, with short dark brown hair described as being in a short back and sides style. He had a strong scouse accent and was wearing a black or charcoal coloured long sleeved Hugo Boss polo shirt.

Detective Constable Neil Hughes said: "We believe this was an unprovoked attack on a young woman, who was just trying to enjoy a night out with a friend.

"This incident has totally shattered her confidence and as well as affecting her professionally. I'm sure most people would agree that this type of violence against a young woman on a night out, is totally unacceptable.

"We are working hard to identify the person responsible for this serious assault and would urge anyone who was in the bar that night and knows the man responsible, to make contact with officers so he can be brought to justice."

Merseyside Police would urge anyone who recognises the man pictured on the CCTV to contact St Anne's Street CID on 0151 777 4065 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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