POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault which left a young Scarborough man with a broken jaw.

The 18-year-old was punched in the face by an unknown man on Queen’s Terrace at around 2am on Saturday, June 11 after attending a party in the area.

He was taken to York Hospital where he received treatment for a broken jaw. The suspect is described as white, aged around 22, 5ft 10in of medium build with short dark hair.

Investigating officer, PC Paul Rogers, said: “This was a nasty assault causing a very serious injury to the victim and I am appealing for anyone, whether they witnessed the incident, or has any information about who could be responsible, to come forward.”

Anyone who was around the Queen’s Terrace area at the time of the assault or has any information is asked to call the police on 0845 60 60 247 quoting reference number 12110098257. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.