A 20-YEAR-OLD man was attacked as he walked home with a friend after an evening out.

The victim was knocked unconscious and his jaw was broken in several places.

A white man is suspected of being responsible for the attack in College Lane, Chichester, on Saturday May 16, at 1.30am.

The suspect is described as aged 20-30, 5'4", of stocky build and with short, dark hair and dark clothing.

Detective Constable Amanda Gamlin, of Chichester CID, said: "We would like to talk to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident or seen a small, dark coloured car being driven erratically."

Email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 736 of May 18.

Or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.