Suffolk police has identified witnesses to an assault outside a bar in a west Suffolk town after a CCTV appeal was launched.

The incident happened at the Nightjars bar in St Andrews Steet North, Bury St Edmunds, at 9.56pm on Friday, August 30. 

The victim, a man aged in his 20s, was punched in his face and had his jaw broken. 

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Officers released images of people believed to be witnessed and a spokesman confirmed they came forward following an appeal which was launched earlier this week.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and ask anyone who knows who was responsible for the assault to contact West CID quoting reference 37/49768/24.

Reports can be made by calling 101, on the Suffolk police website, or by emailing michael.dade@suffolk.police.uk.