Police are appealing for the help of the public to identify a man in relation to an incident that took place during the riots in Bristol in August. A man entered a shop in the area of Bedminster and hit a man over the head with a glass bottle.
Around 9pm on Saturday, August 3, a man entered a shop in St Johns Lane before launching the attack. The victim suffered significant cuts during as a result.
The man police would like to identify is described as being of mixed heritage and roughly 5ft 7ins tall. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a red t-shirt, a grey North Face beanie, jeans and white trainers. He also had a gold-coloured gum shield.
Anyone who recognises this man, or has any information which may be able to assist police is asked to call 101 quoting the reference number 5224203091.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Detectives investigating the disorder in Bristol in August are renewing their appeal for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to.
“At about 9pm on Saturday 3 August, a man entered a shop in St Johns Lane in the Bedminster area of the city and hit another man over the head with a glass bottle, causing a significant laceration.
“The man detectives want to speak to is described as being of mixed heritage and about 5ft 7ins tall. He was wearing a red t-shirt, grey North Face beanie, jeans and white trainers. He was also wearing a gold-coloured gum shield. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224203091 “.