Man punched in the face and stomach

A man was seen to be punched in the face and stomach during an assault in Stowmarket.

It happened on Sunday, March 31, at some point between 2.15am and 2.25am in the Market Place area.

The male victim was thought to be aged in his 20s or 30s, although officers have yet to trace him. It appears from CCTV he was punched in the face and stomach.

Officers made enquiries and consequently arrested one male, aged 20, on suspicion of assault who was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning and later released under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Stowmarket police on 101, quoting reference 37/18016/19 or you can provide an online update via the force website http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.