POLICE investigating an assault in Tiverton have released a photo of a man they want to identify.

A male stranger reportedly punched the victim in the head before leaving the scene with a female companion.

The incident took place on November 19 at the Premier Inn on Phoenix Lane at around 5pm.

“The investigation team are following a number of lines of enquiry and are now releasing an image of a man they would like to identify and speak to,” a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said.

If you know who he is, call 101 or contact police online quoting crime reference 50240293220.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling freephone 0800 555 111.