Appeal for information after woman assaulted in Poultry pub

City of London Police detectives are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in The Green Man pub on Poultry – leaving her with a black eye. 

Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they want to talk to in connection with the incident on Friday 28 September 2012 and are asking for the public’s help to identify him. 

At 10.28pm the woman and her male friend were at the top of a flight of stairs on the ground floor of the pub when she tripped over. 

Three men standing at the ground floor bar shouted at the woman and her friend before following them down the flight of stairs towards the basement – pushing them a few times. 

One of the men then punched the woman on the left side of her face before repeatedly punching her friend in the face. 

The assault left the woman with a black eye and her friend with abrasions to his face. 

Detectives are following a number of lines of enquiry under their investigation into the incident but are now issuing CCTV images as part of a public appeal.

Investigating officer, DC Thomas Hayball, said: “This was an unprovoked and sustained attack on two people who’d been enjoying a drink together after a day at work. 

"The woman was so shocked by the attack that she has consented to a picture of her injuries being released as part of our witness appeal and investigation into the assault. 

“We want to hear from anyone with information about this incident or who thinks they recognise the man pictured in the CCTV images. 

“This type of assault is uncommon in the Square Mile but when an incident occurs we will do all we can to ensure the perpetrators face justice.” 

Anyone with information should call DC Hayball on 020 7601 2854. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.