Shortly after 7pm on May 21, police received a report that a member of staff had been assaulted at Greens Bar in Low Row.
A man had allegedly entered the venue but was refused bar service and as a result of his behavior was asked to leave by staff.
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However, the man then became aggressive, head-butting a member of security, causing him to fall to the ground. The attacker then punched the victim, aged 39, before fleeing on foot. The victim suffered a broken leg, cuts and bruises to his face as a result of the attack. The incident was later reported to the police who launched an investigation. An image has been released of the man wanted in connection with the attack at Greens Bar, Low Row, Sunderland (Image: Northumbria Police) As part of ongoing inquiries into the incident, Northumbria Police have today (Wednesday) appealed to the public for their help. They have also released the image of a man who is believed to have been in the area near the Greens Bar at the time of the attack and could have information that can help. The man, or anyone who knows him, is asked to contact police using the Tell Us Something page on the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting crime report 059499C/22. Read next:
