Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault outside a Colne pub.

A man in his 30s was assaulted outside the Bees Knees on Church Street at around 1-45am on Saturday, August 15th.

He suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.

An investigation has been ongoing since the incident was reported and officers are now appealing for help to identify the man pictured.

Police have released this image of a man they want to speak to in connection to an assault outside the Bees Knees on Church Street, Colne

placeholder image — Police have released this image of a man they want to speak to in connection to an assault outside the Bees Knees on Church Street, Colne

Police said they were aware the image was not of the highest quality but hoped somebody would recognise him.

Officers are also urging anyone who was at the Bees Knees around the time of the incident and who has not yet spoken to police to come forward.

A spokesperson said: “We know there will be people at the Bees Knees who we haven’t yet spoken to. If this is you, or if you know someone who was there around that time, please get in touch.”

Anyone who knows the identity of the man pictured, or has information which could assist the investigation, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 0118 of August 15.