Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Oakham.

The Rutland policing team are looking for witnesses to an assault that took place in Church Street, just after 11.30pm on Friday 16 June 2023.

A man in his 30s was attacked and suffered facial injuries.

As a result of enquiries, a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has since been released on bail.

Detective Constable Ollie Watson, the investigating officer, said: "From enquiries carried out to date, I know there were quite a few people in Church Street at the time the incident happened. I also know that the man who may have carried out the attack was wearing a hi-viz vest and was with another man.

"Please cast your mind back. What do you remember? Can you tell us anything that might help our investigation?"

The crime took place on Oakham's Church Street, Rutland. Image credit: Nub News.

You can pass on information by visiting the Report a crime webpage and quoting reference 23*375695.

Alternatively call 101.