A MAN suffered a serious eye injury and a broken ankle after being attacked in a Bridgwater street.

The incident happened in West Street some time between 10.30pm and 11pm on Wednesday night (March 20).

Police said the victim, a man in his 30s, was assaulted by an unknown man who was with a woman.

The suspect – described as a white man, between 25-30 years old, around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, with short, brown hair and wearing a jumper and jeans – punched, kicked and beat the victim, an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“The victim was taken to hospital to receive treatment for a serious eye injury and broken ankle,” they added.

“Officers are treating the incident as isolated and are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident.

“Officers are also interested in speaking to the woman who was with the suspect. She is described as white, around 5ft 5ins tall, of slim build, with thick, long brown hair. She was wearing a black jumper and leggings.

“If you were in the area between 10.30pm and 11pm and saw something, please call us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5224072640.