Man remains unconscious one day after assault in Brighton

A police appeal has been launched after man was left unconscious following an assault in Brighton.
Police want to speak to this man in connection with the incident. Photo: Sussex PolicePolice want to speak to this man in connection with the incident. Photo: Sussex Police
Police want to speak to this man in connection with the incident. Photo: Sussex Police

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

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "The 39-year-old victim was punched to the ground by a man who is described as mixed race, in his 20s, 5ft 10 to 6ft, of muscular build and wearing a white T-shirt with flowery markings and black shorts.

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"He made off bare-chested in the direction of the Clock Tower.

"He was in the company of another man described as white, with light brown hair, wearing a bright orange top and light-coloured shorts."

The victim was taken to hospital where he remained on Sunday afternoon, police said.

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

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