Police have released CCTV footage of a violent assault in Durham city centre, where a 24-year-old man was punched to the ground, leaving him with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Silver Street at 9pm on Saturday, April 2.
The victim, identified only as Jonathan, was shoved to the ground by one attacker before being struck in the head by another. He suffered facial injuries, a snapped front tooth, and hearing loss in his right ear.
The group of three men and a woman, accompanied by two young children, were seen walking away towards North Road. The main suspect is described as tall, of medium build, with black hair, wearing a light grey or white top, jeans, black and white trainers, and a red coat.
Police Constable Paul Vickers said: 'This was a particularly nasty assault... Although Jonathan's injuries were serious they could have been a lot worse, if not life changing, and it is imperative we find the people responsible.' He urged witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Maxine Thompson-Curl, from the charity One Punch North East, commented: 'One-punch assaults happen far too often, people need to understand the horrific consequences of a single punch.'
