A man was taken to hospital after being kicked on the ground in a "vicious" attack.
Police have released CCTV images of three men they wish to speak to after an incident at about 9.30pm on Saturday, August 15, in the Richmond Road area of Montpelier.
An Avon and Somerset police spokesperson said: "The victim – a man in his 30s – was with a group of five other males when he was struck and fell to the ground.
"Several of the group then proceeded to kick the victim while he was on the floor. He suffered head and facial injuries and required hospital treatment, but has since been discharged.
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"The three men, pictured, we wished to speak to are described as:
- Male 1 – Approximately 18-25 years old, 6ft, medium build with short dark brown hair and a goatee. He was wearing a black hooded top, with ‘The Northface’ written in white on the left arm, black jogging bottoms with a white emblem and white trainers.
- Male 2 – Approximately 18-22 years old, 5ft 10ins, medium build with short dark brown hair and clean shaven. He was wearing a black Adidas hooded top with white stripes, black jogging bottoms and dark trainers with ‘Air’ written on the outside. He was also carrying a dark bag and was wearing white earphones.
- Male 3 – Approximately 18-23 years old, 5ft 10ins, medium build and with short dark hair, wearing a black top with Nike written in white across the chest, black Nike jogging bottoms and grey trainers. He also had a black bag."
PC Suzanne Ashley said: “This was a vicious assault, which left the victim in hospital.
“Thankfully this appears to be an isolated incident, but we’re keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or recognises any of these individuals.”
If you can assist with the investigation, contact people online or call 101 and give reference 5220184796.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
