Man left with broken jaw after Preston Guild Hall Arcade attack

Picture released by police of a man seen in the Guild Hall Arcade walkway

Pictures of a man have been released after an attack in Preston Guild Hall’s Arcade left another man with a broken jaw.

Preston Police saw the unprovoked assault took place in the early hours of Sunday 29 July.

A 45-year-old an was on a night out in the city when he was attacked. He suffered a double fracture to his jaw and needed metal plates putting in after being taken to Royal Preston Hospital.

Detective Constable Nigel Marler of Preston CID said: “This appears to have been a totally unprovoked assault on a man who was enjoying a night out and who has been left with a very significant injury.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or who recognises the man in the CCTV we have released to get in touch.”

Another picture of the man police want to speak to

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log number 0766 of July 30th or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.