A MEMBER of a group of men who had been drinking in a hotel punched a member of staff to the ground.

The attack took place at a private function over the festive season at the Langport Arms Hotel, in Langport.

The employee who had been behind the bar approached the group when one of them picked up a Christmas tree.

Speaking about the incident on December 16, an Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "One of the men punched the victim, knocking him to the ground."

Police have issued two images of men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident as officers believe they can help with the enquiry.

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If you recognise them or have any information, call 101 and quote reference 5217286685.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111 or report it on-line quoting the above reference number.