A man suffered a broken ankle after he was attacked while on a night out in Brighton.

The 43-year-old man was with his two brothers on a stag night in the city and were making their way back to their hotel when they were confronted by three other men in Kings Road close to the junction with Middle Street.

The brothers, who were all from Kent, were then attacked by the other men, at about 11pm on Saturday 25 April. One was punched to the ground and suffered a badly broken ankle. Another of the brothers was also punched.

The attackers then fled.

The first attacker was white, about 5' 9" and of medium build. He had short cropped or shaved blonde hair and was wearing dark trousers, a light top and a light coloured blazer.

The second attacker was white, about 5' 9" and slim. He had cropped dark hair and was wearing a dark coloured polo top.

The third attacker was white and slim. He was wearing a grey short-sleeved t-shirt.

Officers have released CCTV images (pictured) of two men they would like to speak to.

Investigator Lisa Baker said: "The brother with the broken ankle has had to have surgery on it and is in considerable pain.

"We need to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the attack, in particular anyone who saw what happened or who saw the attackers fleeing afterwards."

Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1598 of 25/04, call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.