A man and a woman on a night out in Durham were attacked - and the suspects are still at large. 

On the evening of Saturday, March 18, around 6.45 pm, a man and a woman were attacked at Durham's popular Millennium Place. 

They were approached by three men near the Ebony Champagne Bar, where a verbal altercation broke out.

The suspects then punched both the man and woman before making off. Thankfully, they were left with minor injuries, but the suspects are still at large. 

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The police have appealed for information following the assault.

They described the first suspect as white, around 5ft 4in to 5ft 6in, in his late 30s with short ginger hair.

The second and third suspects are described as being around 5ft 6in - 6ft , both of stocky build.

Anyone who was in the area at the time or who is able to identify these men are asked to contact PC Aaron Treacy on 101, or email Aaron.Treacy2@durham.police.uk Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.