CCTV image released following assault outside Winsford pub

Detectives investigating an assault outside a pub in Winsford have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

The incident occurred outside the Old Star public house on Swanlow Lane at shortly before midnight on Saturday 8 May.

The victim, a 24-year-old man from Winsford, was punched in the face by an unknown man and suffered a serious facial injury.

He was taken to hospital following the incident  and has since been discharged.

Enquiries in relation to the incident have been ongoing for a number of weeks and officers believe that the man in the CCTV image may have vital information to aid their investigation.

They are urging anyone who recognises him or thinks they may know who he is to get in touch.

Detective Constable Stevie Jackson, of Northwich CID, 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 the town centre.

“The victim suffered a serious facial injury and we are committed to doing all we can to establish exactly what took place.

“If you think you recognise the man in the CCTV image or know who he is please call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 983445, give us the details via:

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/

or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“I would also like to appeal directly to the man in the CCTV image to get in touch so that we can progress with our enquiries.”