UPDATE – Grievous Bodily Harm, Mooloolaba

UPDATE: this media release was edited 12/1/15 – picture was removed. See updated media release issued 12/1/15 re man charged with grievous bodily harm.

Police investigating a serious assault in Mooloolaba on New Years Day have released imaged of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Around 4am, a 38-year-old Little Mountain man was outside a kebab shop on the The Esplanade when he was punched in the face multiple times.

He was taken to hospital where he was treated for serious facial injuries.

Police are looking for a man described as around 170cm tall, in his mid 20s, of a proportionate build and with short, dark hair, dark facial hair and tattoos on his left arm. He was wearing a red or pink shirt and jeans.

Anyone who recognized the man is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.