Man hit in chest and face outside newsagents as police issue appeal

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted outside a newsagents in Jersey on Tuesday 30 January.

The incident involved two men who did not know each other and took place at around 4pm on Newgate Street in St Helier.

The victim was struck once to his chest and once to his face but did not need medical treatment.

Officers are asking for the public's help to identify a man who was wearing a light grey beanie hat, bright red waterproof jacket, dark blue jeans and white trainers.

He may also have been holding a water bottle at the time of the assault.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the police on 01534 612612 or report the incident to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and at Crimestoppers-uk.org.