Image Of Second Man Released After Assault Victim Left Unconscious In Brighton

Thursday, 13 August 2020 12:09

Police investigating the assault of a man in Brighton have issued a photo of a second man they want to talk to in connection with the incident.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene in Queens Road at 5.40pm on Saturday (August 8).

The 39-year-old victim, from London, was knocked unconscious and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where he didn't regain consciousness until Sunday evening.

He remains in hospital.

Detectives have identified a second man who may have important information.

He was seen in a nearby Tescos around the time and is in his 20s, with short brown hair that is blonde and longer on top.

He is described as having a distinctive black-and-white patterned short-sleeved shirt, skin-tight shorts and was seen to be carrying a fold-up chair.

Anyone who witnessed the attack or who has information about it or the suspects is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 1315 of 08/08.

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