The assault happened on Saturday 17 December between 01:30 and 01:40.
Det Con Aimee Farmer described it as "nasty" and said they were keen to speak to the people in the CCTV images.
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She said: “This incident happened on the weekend before Christmas and the area was busy with people walking to and from bars and restaurants. I appreciate they are not the best quality but I believe people will be able to identify themselves, or those close to them."
Police appeal after man suffers fractured skull
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Police are trying to trace the people seen in this CCTV footage...
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BBC Radio Leicester Sport
I talk you through Leicester City's revenue rise from League One to Premier League champions using dodgy knitwear and sweets...
Mostly dry, although where the cloud is thick enough there could be some drizzle - max temp: 8C (46F).
Ulloa looks to leave Foxes
Press Association
Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa is prepared to hand in a transfer request in the next 24 hours in a bid to resolve his future.
The 30-year-old and his representatives held talks with the Premier League-winning club last night, with an offer from Alaves on the table.
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Ulloa has been unhappy over his lack of playing time with the champions this season. He has not been rewarded with a new deal after helping them win the title last term.
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Weather: Grey sky and drizzle
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
The situation is unlikely to change much overnight - it’ll be cloudy and damp with mist patches in places.
Lows of 4C (39F).
It’ll be another grey day on Friday with a chance of light drizzle.
Highs of 6C (43F).
Message from former colleagues
Giles Taylor
BBC East Midlands Today reporter
Flowers came from Kiran's work friends at Next...
Flowers left by family home
Giles Taylor
BBC East Midlands Today reporter
I'm at the home of Kiran and Ashwin Daudia in Stoneygate.
Some flowers have been left by the door after Kiran was found dead on Tuesday...
Ashwin appeared in court this morning on charges of murder.
Increases in house prices
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Good news if you own a property in Rutland - house prices in the county have risen by more than 20% in the last year.
That's the highest jump in the country and brings the average price there to about £307,000.
In Leicestershire prices have gone up by 6.9% and in Leicester it's a 9% increase.
Figures come from the latest UK House Price Index.
'Nasty' attack near Christmas
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The assault happened on Saturday 17 December between 01:30 and 01:40.
Det Con Aimee Farmer described it as "nasty" and said they were keen to speak to the people in the CCTV images.
She said: “This incident happened on the weekend before Christmas and the area was busy with people walking to and from bars and restaurants. I appreciate they are not the best quality but I believe people will be able to identify themselves, or those close to them."
Police appeal after man suffers fractured skull
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Police are trying to trace the people seen in this CCTV footage...
It's thought they could have some information about an assault that happened on Charles Street in Leicester.
A 45-year-old man sustained serious injuries including a fractured skull.
Lorry driver threatened with firearm
Hinckley Times
A gun-wielding robber threatened a lorry driver parked on the A5 near Hinckley before stealing two pallets of whisky.
River search for missing man
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Police are now searching the River Soar for the missing Enderby man David Noakes.
The 78-year-old was last seen on Tuesday morning in the town and is believed to be "vulnerable and confused".
No toys in new 'Italian style' nursery
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
When you think of a children's nursery, you expect there to be plastic toys and games... well not at this one.
A nursery in Leicester is claiming to be the first in the city to be toyless.
Instead children play with recycled or everyday household items.
It's based on an Italian educational approach called Reggio Emilia.
Watch: Parents favour toyless nursery
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Parents explain why they've chosen this unusual nursery for their children...
Tigers aim to bite back against Glasgow
BBC Sport
Leicester Tigers head coach Aaron Mauger insists his players are determined to find consistency against Glasgow on Saturday.
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Ever dreamed of lifting a trophy on the pitch at Wembley? Well, here's your chance.
BBC Get Inspired has again teamed up with the Football Association to launch the 2017 FA People's Cup, a free five-a-side knockout competition that gives the people of England the chance to play in their version of the FA Cup.Watch as Radio 1Xtra DJ Nick Bright shows his (almost) silky ball skills, while explaining how you can get involved - and for all the information you need, read our Get Inspired guide.
Watch: Revenue explained with skittles
Mike McCarthy
BBC Radio Leicester Sport
I talk you through Leicester City's revenue rise from League One to Premier League champions using dodgy knitwear and sweets...
Afternoon weather update
Lucy Martin
BBC Weather
Staying grey and cloudy through this afternoon.
Mostly dry, although where the cloud is thick enough there could be some drizzle - max temp: 8C (46F).
Ulloa looks to leave Foxes
Press Association
Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa is prepared to hand in a transfer request in the next 24 hours in a bid to resolve his future.
The 30-year-old and his representatives held talks with the Premier League-winning club last night, with an offer from Alaves on the table.
Ulloa has been unhappy over his lack of playing time with the champions this season. He has not been rewarded with a new deal after helping them win the title last term.
Tigers keen on France centre Mermoz
BBC Sport
Leicester Tigers are keen on signing France international centre Maxime Mermoz on a deal until the end of the season.
Watch: Ambitious target for morsbag organisation
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Rosie Eley from Morsbags.com Leicestershire wants fewer people using plastic bags in the future...
Thousands of environmentally-friendly bags made in Leicestershire
Carol Hinds
Reporter, BBC East Midlands Today
The morsbag movement is 10 years old this month.
Twenty groups across Leicestershire have sewn one in three of the nearly 250,000 bags that have been made worldwide.
Concern for the environment is at the heart of this movement - supporters claim one bag can replace around 500 plastic ones.