CCTV footage of an assault in a hotel has been released in an effort to identify a suspect.

Police are investigating the beating, which took place at the Custom House Hotel, in Victoria Dock.

In the attack, a man grabbed another man by the throat and struck him in the face before dropping him on the ground.

The 37-year-old victim, who was knocked unconscious, was taken to hospital with a cut mouth and bruised eye following the violence, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 19.

The assailant is described as white, wearing black shorts, black ankle boots, white/grey trainers, a basecall cap and a black top with a logo on the rear stating “No 91 Criminal Damage London”.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 020 8217 5039 quoting reference number 198721 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.