POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man assaulted and left with a broken jaw in a Chelmsford nightclub.

An 18-year-old man from Braintree was punched in the face at 12.30am on Saturday, October 18, while on the outside terraced smoking area of CTZN, on Springfield Road.

The victim was wearing a grey jumper draped over his shoulders. The smoking area is believed to have been busy at the time.

Police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed a disagreement or the assault itself to contact Dc Tim Ashworth at Chelmsford CID on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through www.crimestoppers-uk.org