Man Assaulted Outside Nightclub

Police in Derbyshire are appealing for information after a man was assaulted outside a nightclub in Long Eaton.

The 34-year-old is understood to have left Manhattan's on Clifford Street around 3am on Saturday 30 November. He was outside when the incident happened.

He was punched in the face and suffered a cut to the arm which police believe was caused by glass.

Derbyshire Constabulary said the man was taken by ambulance to Queen's Medical Centre, where he was treated for the injury.

The offender is described as being white, in his late teens or early 20s, around 5ft 6in and of a stocky build. He was wearing a hooded top and jeans.

Anyone with information should contact Long Eaton CID on 101, the non-emergency number, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Appeal For Information Following Robbery

Merseyside Police have issued an appeal following a burglary in Wincester Avenue, Aintree.

The incident happened on Friday 8 November.

At around 10pm, officers were called to reports of a burglary by the occupant of the house. He had returned home to find numerous items of jewellery had been stolen. The items were of significant value and the incident has left the victim extremely distressed.

Officers attended at the scene along with Crime Scene Investigators who have carried out forensic examinations. House-to-house inquiries have been carried out and CCTV from the area is being checked.

Anyone with information about the stolen items or about the burglary is asked to contact Sefton CID on 0151 777 3810 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Teenager Raped In Brighton

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was forced into a flat and then raped in Brighton.

The 19-year-old had been on a night out when she was approached by a man between Coalition and Oceana in Kings Road.

The man began talking to the woman as they walked west towards Hove but then pulled her into a building near Norfolk Square and forced himself on her. The victim fled from the flat after the assault and called police.

In a statement, Sussex Police said the attacker was of Middle Eastern descent, stocky and between 30 and 40 with short dark hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt and three-quarter length trousers with dark shoes.

CCTV footage recorded in the area shows a man that officers would like to speak to.

Officers have so far been unable to identify exactly where the attack happened but the victim has described the flat as being small. It had white walls, a grey or cream carpet and a desk or bedside table with a train set or train figure on it.

It is understood the attack happened on 24 August.

Detective Constable Carmelle Kemp said: "The victim has been left badly shaken by what happened and we are working hard to try to catch her attacker.

"The assault happened at about 2.15am on 24 August and officers have been working since then to try to confirm exactly where it took place. We believe the attacker used the fact that the teenager had been drinking to force her into his home and rape her.

"Although it happened several months ago, we hope someone will recognise the descriptions of the inside of the flat or the attacker and be able to tell us who was responsible.

"I would urge anyone who recognises the descriptions to contact us."

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting serial 240 of 24/8, email contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

(JP)