POLICE have issued CCTV footage of a man wanted in connection with a serious assault in the town centre.

The 22-year-old victim suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked on Academy Way – near to the Bank Street branch of DW Sports – in the early hours of Sunday, May 4.

He and another man were approached by a stranger asking for a cigarette at around 4.30am on the day in question.

After they told him they did not have any cigarettes, an argument ensued and the man punched his victim in the face.

Having been rushed to hospital following the incident, he will require ongoing medical treatment for his injures.

Officers have now issued CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the assault.

The attacker is described as being white, aged between 17 and 22, around 5ft6 with a slim build and short hair.

He was wearing a pink or red top and a dark tracksuit, and spoke with a Warrington accent.

Detective constable John Parry said: “We believe that the man in the CCTV image may have important information to help with our ongoing investigation into a serious assault in Warrington town centre.

“The victim sustained serious facial injuries that require ongoing medical treatment, and we are determined to establish who was responsible and bring them to justice.

“If you think you recognise the man in the CCTV image or know who he is please call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 392725, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 – the same goes for anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident or anything else that may help our investigation.

“I would also like to appeal directly to the man in the CCTV image to get in touch.”