CCTV image released in-connection with assault in Macclesfield

Police investigating an assault in Macclesfield have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak too.

At 02.33 on Thursday 8 August a 52-year-old local man was at a nightclub on Dukes Court when he was punched and kicked by a man inside. After the assault the man then left the club alone and on foot, in an unknown direction.

The victim required hospital treatment after suffering serious injuries to his head and face.

The man is described as white, tall in height with brown hair and is believed to be aged in his late 40s. He is of a skinny build and has a pale and gaunt complexion.

PC Simone Davies, of Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, said: “This was a serious assault that left the victim suffering from facial injuries, which still require hospital treatment.

“I believe the man in the CCTV image may have vital information to help with our investigation and I would encourage him to please get in touch. I would urge anyone who thinks they may know the identity of the man in the image to contact us.

“I would also appeal to anyone who has any information in relation to the investigation to come forward.”