POLICE were called to Eastgate in the town at 1.15am Friday morning after a 20- year-old local man suffered a serious fractured jaw after being punched during an altercation near the Wilkinsons store.
The victim was taken to hospital to The Diana, Princess Of Wales Hospital but later transferred to Hull Royal Infirmary for specialist surgery.
The offender is described as a white male, of stocky build, with dark hair and was wearing jeans and a white top.
DC Scott Miller would particularly like to hear from anyone who was in Samuels Nightclub that night and who may have information that could identify the offender.
Anyone with information should contact Lincolnshire Police by dialling 101 and quoting the incident number. Report crimes anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.