CCTV image released in connection with an assault in Warrington town centre

Police investigating an assault in Warrington town centre have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

A 19-year-old local man was punched and kicked to the head on Bridge Street at around 4.30am on Wednesday 29 December 2021.

He was taken to Warrington Hospital with a cut to the back of his head.

A fight occurred involving a group of men at the time of the assault.

An 18-year-old man from Warrington has been arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on conditional bail.

PC Lyndsey Travis, from Warrington local policing unit, said: “Since the assault took place we have been speaking to numerous witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage.

“As part of those enquiries we’re keen to speak to this man in the image as he may be able to assist further with the investigation.

“If you know who might be or have any information about the assault please get in touch.

“I would also appeal directly to the man in the photo to get in touch.”

If you can provide information please contact Cheshire Constabulary online quoting IML 1166084.

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.