Police Release CCTV Footage In The Growl Assault Investigation

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they believe can assist in the inquiry of a Surry Hills assault that left a Perth bassist fighting for his career.

Marc Earley, most notably bassist for The Growl, required emergency surgery after the incident in a fast food restaurant on Sydney's Oxford Street. Police had released still images of the man, whom they'd like to speak to in their ongoing investigation, and have now released a two-minute CCTV video.

Watch it below:

It is alleged that at about 3.30am on Monday 3 February three people – including Earley – were approached by a man after they sat down in the restaurant, who began abusing them. He fled the scene after the assault and emergency services were called.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/.