Police appeal for witnesses to Sidwell Street attack

Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked assault in Sidwell Street, Exeter.

At around 9.55pm on Wednesday 1st June, a 36-year-old local man was walking past the Monkey Suit pub on Sidwell Street when a man ran past him, punching him to the left side of his face.

The victim did not require medical treatment but was shaken by the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5’10 in height with a stocky build and short mousy brown coloured hair.

It is believed that a number of people were in the area at the time and may have witnessed the attack. If you have any information that could help police with their enquiries, please contact 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting crime reference CR/036099/16.

You can also give information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with this incident; he has since been bailed until the 6th of June pending further enquiries.