A TEENAGER has been arrested and released on bail after a man was punched in the face in Weston.
The incident took place last year, on Thursday, September 28.
CCTV footage released by the police shows the victim walking in the Alexandra Parade area when he was approached by two unknown men, one of whom assaulted him at around 10.45-11pm.
The victim was taken to hospital, where he was treated.
A teenager has been arrested in connection with an assault on a man in Weston-super-Mare on Thu 28 September. He's been released on bail. Enquiries continue.
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The suspect was described as about 5ft 9ins, of mixed heritage and with curly brown or black hair.
Avon and Somerset Police officers are continuing to carry out their enquiries.
A police spokesperson said: "A teenager has been arrested in connection with an assault on a man in Weston-super-Mare on Thu 28 September. He's been released on bail. Enquiries continue. It follows the release of CCTV last month showing a person we wanted to speak to about the incident."
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