Exeter police are seeking information about an assault in St James Road.
DC Emily Sheppard said: "A female in her mid 20s left The Well Street Tavern in Well Street at around 5.40pm on Sunday, March 17 and started to walk up St James' Road when she was attacked by a white male aged in his 40s.
"She was left with significant bruising and swelling to her face after she was forced to the floor and kicked in the face.
"The attack was completely unprovoked and I would urge anyone who saw this incident to get in touch so that we can identify the offender and prosecute him.
"I would ask anyone who saw this incident to ring 101 quoting DE/13/2503 or anonymous information can be passed to crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
