A MAN was punched in the face during an altercation in a Salisbury pub last week.

The 23-year-old local man was sitting with a group of friends in the King’s Head in Bridge Street at about 11pm on Wednesday, February 5 when they were approached by a group of six men.

An argument broke out, leading to the man being assaulted and left with bruising to his face.

The suspect is described as white, in his mid twenties, 5ft 7ins tall, of slim to medium build with short blonde hair. He had a Scottish accent and was wearing a red Lacoste t-shirt and trousers.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the identity of the man is asked to contact PC Amanda King of Salisbury Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.