Police launch CCTV appeal in connection with Wells assault
A man was reportedly punched outside a pub in Wells last month and required hospital treatment.
Last updated 5th Jun 2026
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an assault that took place in Wells last month.
A man reported being punched in an unprovoked attack after he left a pub on Priory Road at around 12.55am on Wednesday 3rd of May.
The victim, a man in his early thirties, fell to the ground after being punched. He sustained a black eye and a fractured eye socket. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
He has since been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery at home. He has also been offered access to any specialist support services he feels that may benefit him.
Officers say the CCTV image they've released is of a man they would like to speak to. They believe he may have information which could assist with their enquiries.
The image is of a white man in his thirties, around 5ft 8ins tall, who is of stocky build, with short dark hair and a receding hairline, and a thin moustache. He was wearing a pink Hawaiian shirt, shorts, and black sliders.
PC Peter Coakes, officer in the case, said: “This was an awful incident in which the victim suffered injuries, and we are appealing to anybody with information on the identity of the man in the picture to come forward and assist with our enquiries."
“We understand incidents like this can cause concern in our communities, but we can assure residents this is not indicative of a wider issue in the area.”