A MAN suffered a broken jaw, fractured cheekbones and a black eye after being stamped on the face 'multiple times' in Reading.

The attack happened in Reading University Students Union, Pepper Lane between 11pm and midnight on Wednesday, December 1.

Police said the the victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by another man who asked him about his phone and jewellery.

The man then hit the victim multiple times to the face knocking him down to the floor. He then continued to stamp on the victim’s head and face.

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Emergency services rushed the man to hospital where he suffered a broken jaw, fractured cheekbones, a black eye and swelling to his face. He has since been discharged.

Police said the offender is as a black man, aged around 19 to 20-years-old, around 6ft tall, skinny, clean shaven and with collar length dreadlocks. He was wearing black clothing.

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Investigating officer, Detective Constable Sara Di Giorgio, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43210548336."

If you have information and wish to make a report anonymously, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.