DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following an alleged assault in Market Place, Penzance.

The incident was reported to have taken place at around 3.45am on Sunday, December 8.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “The victim, a man in his 20s was assaulted by two unknown men who were wearing dark clothing. He sustained serious facial injuries.

“Investigating officers believed that there were a number of people in the area at the time and are appealing for anyone who hasn’t yet contacted police with relevant information to do so.”

If anyone can help, call police on 101 or report via the police website quoting reference 50240309156.