Police are appealing for information after a husband and wife were assaulted in Stafford on New Year's Day (1 January).

At around 2:30am, the victims were approached by a group of five people, described as either teenage boys or young adults, on Greengate Street.

The group then went on to assault the couple.

The man suffered rib fractures and a broken nose and spent some time in hospital before being discharged.

The woman suffered bruises and other minor injuries.

Do you recognise any of these people? (image via Staffordshire Police)

Following the incident, the group dispersed, with some running towards Primark past the RIVA club and others through the town centre towards The Grapes Hotel.

Police would like anyone who recognises the people pictured above to get in touch.

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Call 101 or use Live Chat on the Staffordshire Police website, quoting incident 171 of 1 January.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.