By . Sam Webb . PUBLISHED: . 15:02 EST, 28 May 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 15:29 EST, 28 May 2013 . Hollyoaks actor Thomas Scurr suffered a broken cheek bone and a fractured eye socket after an unprovoked attack in the early hours. The 22-year-old, who plays aristocratic student Barney Harper-McBride in the Channel 4 soap, and his friend James Conway were crossing the northern side of the square at around 2.30am on Saturday May 11 when they were approached by an unknown suspect who punched Mr Scurr in the face. Westminster police are appealing for information to trace the suspect, who is described as a white with a shaven head, 6ft tall and stocky. He was with a female with shoulder-length brown hair. Victim: Hollyoaks star Thomas Scurr severed severe facial injuries after a man punched him to the floor in an unprovoked attack in Leicester Square at around 2.30am . Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Nathan Tozer, said: 'This was a nasty and completely unprovoked attack, which resulted in Mr Scurr sustaining serious injuries to his face, and I am keen to identify the person responsible. 'I am really hoping that members of the public who were in the area at the time may be able to help us with our enquiries. 'We know that prior to the incident several people identified Mr Scurr and Mr Conway and asked them to pose for photos, and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have taken pictures of the pair on their phone, or noticed the incident taking place.' Celebrity: Tom Scurr portrays upper-class student Barney Harper-McBride on the hit soap . Mr Scurr said: 'I would personally be very grateful for any information members of the public may have that would help DS Tozer with his investigation. 'Hopefully then we can find this guy and show him that there are always consequences.' Anyone with information should call police on 101. Suspect: Police are seeking information on a white man with a shaven head, 6ft tall and stocky .
The 22-year-old celebrity was injured in unprovoked attack .
Police are searching for a tall white man with a shaved head .
Mr Scurr suffered a broken cheek bone and fractured eye socket .
By . Sam Webb . PUBLISHED: . 15:02 EST, 28 May 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 15:29 EST, 28 May 2013 . Hollyoaks actor Thomas Scurr suffered a broken cheek bone and a fractured eye socket after an unprovoked attack in the early hours. The 22-year-old, who plays aristocratic student Barney Harper-McBride in the Channel 4 soap, and his friend James Conway were crossing the northern side of the square at around 2.30am on Saturday May 11 when they were approached by an unknown suspect who punched Mr Scurr in the face. Westminster police are appealing for information to trace the suspect, who is described as a white with a shaven head, 6ft tall and stocky. He was with a female with shoulder-length brown hair. Victim: Hollyoaks star Thomas Scurr severed severe facial injuries after a man punched him to the floor in an unprovoked attack in Leicester Square at around 2.30am . Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Nathan Tozer, said: 'This was a nasty and completely unprovoked attack, which resulted in Mr Scurr sustaining serious injuries to his face, and I am keen to identify the person responsible. 'I am really hoping that members of the public who were in the area at the time may be able to help us with our enquiries. 'We know that prior to the incident several people identified Mr Scurr and Mr Conway and asked them to pose for photos, and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have taken pictures of the pair on their phone, or noticed the incident taking place.' Celebrity: Tom Scurr portrays upper-class student Barney Harper-McBride on the hit soap . Mr Scurr said: 'I would personally be very grateful for any information members of the public may have that would help DS Tozer with his investigation. 'Hopefully then we can find this guy and show him that there are always consequences.' Anyone with information should call police on 101. Suspect: Police are seeking information on a white man with a shaven head, 6ft tall and stocky .
Hollyoaks actor Thomas Scurr suffered a broken cheek bone and a fractured eye socket after an unprovoked attack in the early hours. The with a shaven head, 6ft tall and stocky. He was Police are seeking information on a white man