Police Still Seeking Suspect in Downtown Portsmouth Assault

UPDATE, Feb. 10: Portsmouth Police said they are still looking for assistance with an assault that happened in downtown Portsmouth on Jan. 18. 

Police said they are asking downtown bars to speak with their staff regarding this assault, as it is believed that the suspect had been in a downtown bar just prior to the assault. 

An earlier story follows:

Police are investigating a felony level assault that occurred in downtown Portsmouth last weekend.

The assault reportedly happened around midnight on Saturday, Jan. 18, near the intersection of Congress and High streets, according to police. The victim sustained serious injuries when the suspect struck him in the face with his fist.

The suspect is described at a white male in his mid to late twenties with short hair. He is between 6’2” and 6’7” and weighs approximately 220 pounds. He might have been wearing a dark colored pea coat.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to contact Portsmouth Police Detective Scott Study at 603-610-7653.

You can also contact Seacoast Crime Stoppers by leaving an anonymous tip at 603-431-1199 or at seacoastcrimestoppers.org. Or you can text your tip to CRIMES (274637) with the letters "TIPSCS" and leave your tip that way. If your tip leads to an arrest or indictment of the individual, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.