A man suffered a broken jaw following an assault in Redcar.

The 27-year-old victim was outside Chicken Hut in the high street at about 4.30am on Sunday, February 8, when he was punched once, resulting in him falling to the floor.

He later attended hospital where the break to his jaw was confirmed.

The suspect is described as a white man of medium build, with short dark hair and tattoos on one arm. e was wearing a black CROOKS t-shirt and he walked off with another man after the incident.

The suspect was in the Chicken Hut for a while before the assault and police know a number of people spoke with him.

It is also believed that two men stayed with the victim for a while afterwards and they, as well as anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or other information about the incident, are asked to contact PC Nicky Meakin on the non emergency number 101.

Alternatively please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.