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Kieran Murray

Man knocked unconscious after being punched in the head on bar dance floor

Police are appealing for information after a man was knocked unconscious while on a night out in Chester-le-Street .

The assault took place at Chesters Wine Bar on Front Street at around 9.45pm on Friday May 31.

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 suspect is described as being bald, of stocky build wearing a blue t-shirt.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call PC Owen Buffrey on 101 quoting reference number 487 of May 31.

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