Avon & Somerset Police are urgently seeking witnesses and valuable information following an assault that left a young man with a head injury near Edgar Buildings in George Street. The incident occurred between 00.15/and 00.45/ on Sunday, October 8, in the vicinity of the popular Sub13 and Slug and Lettuce bars.

According to initial investigations, a 19-year-old individual was struck once by an unidentified assailant, who immediately fled the scene. However, the victim, initially unaware of the extent of his injuries, returned home before realizing the severity of the head trauma. Consequently, he had to be admitted to the hospital and currently requires ongoing medical care.

Local authorities are eager to hear from anyone who was present in George Street during the specified time frame, and may have witnessed the assault or captured relevant footage on their dashcams or other devices. The information provided by witnesses or footage holders might prove crucial in identifying the perpetrator and shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.

If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please contact the police at 101. When reaching out, do not forget to provide the reference number 5223245824 to the call handler. Alternatively, you can also submit details through the online appeals form.