Police after appeal after dance floor assault leaves victim with head and facial injuries

Detectives are appealing for help after an unprovoked assault left a man unconscious and with serious inuries.
Front Street, Chester-le-Street. Picture from Google ImagesFront Street, Chester-le-Street. Picture from Google Images
Front Street, Chester-le-Street. Picture from Google Images

The attack took place on the dance floor of a bar in Chester-le-Street last month.

Officers are appealing for information to help find the man responsible.

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The incident took place at Chesters Wine Bar in Front Street at around 9.45pm on Friday, May 22.

The victim was on the dance floor when he was approached by a man who punched him to the head, knocking him unconscious.

The 39-year-old was taken to University Hospital of North Durham with head and facial injuries.

The man who attacked him is described as being bald, of stocky build and was wearing a blue t-shirt.

If you have information call PC Owen Buffrey on 101 quoting reference number 487 of May 31.