Man suffers head injuries in 'pub assault' as police continue search

Police have launched a search after a man was injured during an alleged assault outside a Swindon pub.

A man in his 30s sustained head injuries during an incident at The Abbey Meads pub, off Elstree Way, at around 9.30pm on March 2.

An assault allegedly took place outside the venue, sparking a police investigation.

Officers are now appealing to the public for information for a second time.

They have released a CCTV image of a man they are hoping to speak to in connection to the incident.

A man police are searching for after an assault at a Swindon pub (Image: Wiltshire Police)

Anybody who recognises him has been urged to contact police.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are appealing for your help to identify this man following reports of an assault in Abbey Meads, Swindon.

“At around 9.30pm on March 2 a man in his 30s sustained head injuries during the assault, which took place outside the Abbey Meads pub.

“This is the second appeal for information that we have issued.

“If you can recognise the man in this image please, call 101 and quote 54240013159.

“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”