West Midlands Police have issued an urgent public appeal for assistance following a vicious glassing attack at a bar in Birmingham city centre. The incident, which left a man requiring extensive medical treatment, occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 21.
Details of the Serious Assault
The assault took place at a venue on Bennetts Hill, located just off New Street in the heart of Birmingham. According to police reports, the victim was attacked around midnight, during which a glass was deliberately smashed into his face. The force has confirmed that the injured man needed over a dozen stitches to treat the facial wounds sustained in this brutal incident.
CCTV Image Released in Public Appeal
Investigators have released a CCTV image of a man they urgently wish to speak with in connection with the attack. The individual captured on camera is described as white with dyed blonde hair and was pictured smiling, wearing an earring in his right ear. Despite conducting extensive CCTV enquiries since the December incident, officers have so far been unable to identify the offender.
West Midlands Police stated: "Do you know who this is? We want to speak with him after a man was assaulted and had a glass smashed in his face at a bar on Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, at around midnight on 21 December. The man required over a dozen stitches to his face following the attack. We have carried out CCTV enquiries since the attack but have been unable to identify the offender."
How the Public Can Assist the Investigation
The police are encouraging anyone with information that could help identify the man in the CCTV image to come forward immediately. Witnesses or individuals with relevant knowledge can contact the force through multiple channels to aid this ongoing investigation.
Contact methods include:
- Using the Live Chat function available on the West Midlands Police website
- Calling the non-emergency police number 101
- Quoting the specific crime reference number: 20/485650/25
This appeal underscores the police's commitment to tackling violent crime in Birmingham's city centre and bringing those responsible to justice through community cooperation.
