Police trace victim of assault outside of The Empire

Officers investigating an assault outside of The Empire on Corporation Road in Middlesbrough at around 11:20pm on Saturday 23 March, now believe that they have identified the victim.

The man police are in contact with has thankfully not been seriously injured. Witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Police on 101.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of GBH, and later bailed pending further enquiries.

Since the incident came to light, Cleveland Police and partner agencies have requested a fast-track review into the premises, with a licensing hearing taking place tomorrow.