POLICE are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an assault near Radstock.

It was reported that several people became involved in an altercation on Knoll Lane, Faulkand, where a man was punched to the face which caused him to fall backwards and sustain a head injury at around 11.15pm on Saturday, November 22.

The victim, a man in his mid-forties, was left unconscious with a large head wound which needed treatment and he remains in hospital.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We are now appealing to anybody who may recognise the man, pictured, to contact us because we believe he may have information which could assist our enquiries.”

The man is described as white, in his early 20s, of large build, around 6ft tall, wearing a green sleeveless jacket, over a green jumper with purple stripes on the sleeves, and blue jeans.

The spokesperson added: “CCTV enquiries have been conducted in the area, witness statements have been taken, and police remain in contact with the victim who has been offered access to support services.”

Any witnesses and those with information are asked to call police 101 quoting 5225328502 or complete the online appeals form.