The altercation moved outside the premises where the officer was repeatedly punched by a group of four men
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after an off-duty police officer was attacked by a group of four men outside a bar in Nottingham. The Leicestershire sergeant was inside a bar in King Street when he overheard a man making racial comments to another person, officers from Nottinghamshire Police said.
But police said the man tried to punch the off-duty sergeant who had challenged the man over his behaviour. . The incident happened at around 8.10pm on Saturday, October 7. Police have since released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.PC Koen Broers, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The off-duty officer was enjoying an evening out with friends and deserves credit for intervening when he overheard a man using racist language. What followed was an unprovoked and despicable act which could easily have left him seriously injured.
“Thankfully his injuries were not severe but we are determined to find those responsible. We have reviewed CCTV images and have identified a man we would like to speak to as part of the investigation. “If you know the man in the picture, or you are the man in the picture, then please get in touch with us. You can call 101, quoting incident number 23000624438 or information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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