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Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in the city centre.

The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Friday, October 17 in Horsefair Street, when the 19-year-old victim was withdrawing money from a cashpoint outside Alliance and Leicester.

He was approached by a group of six men, who demanded money from him, before assaulting him. The victim sustained injuries to his face which required hospital treatment.

Nothing was taken during the incident.

The first suspect is described as black, around 5'7" tall and between 20 and 25-years-old. He was of slim build with a shaved head and was wearing a dark hooded top and jeans. He had a local accent.

The second suspect is described as black, around 5'10" tall and around 25-years-old. He had short cropped hair, was of chubby build and was wearing a dark waist length jacket.

The other suspects are all described as black, wearing dark clothing and in their early 20s.

PC Dan Persse, who is investigating the incident said: "We believe the assault took place outside Maryland Chicken. We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the Horsefair Street area at the time of the incident.

"This is a busy area of the city used by revellers on a night out. We would ask people to think back and see if they remember seeing anything. If so we would urge you to contact us immediately."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC 1784 Dan Persse on 0116 222 2222 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted key in his identification number 1784. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

*Please note, some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 06/11/08 at 11:04 Crime reference number: CM/06660/08-9

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