Police CCTV appeal after man seriously injured in 'shocking' town centre attack

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Detectives are appealing for the public's help following a 'shocking' town centre attack in which a man was seriously injured.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with their investigation. It comes after the victim was punched twice in the face on Bradshawgate, close to Nelson Square in Bolton at around 4.30am on Saturday, August 12.

Police say he suffered 'serious, non-life-threatening injuries'. In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Enquiries are ongoing and officers have now released a photo of a man that they would like to speak to, as they believe he could help with their enquiries." READ MORE: Sectarian graffiti removed near Stockport County's Edgeley Park READ MORE: Two police officers injured while arresting suspected thief Det Con Paula Birchby said: "We have undertaken several lines of enquiry since we received this report and we are now in a position to release a photo of a man we would like to speak to.

This was a shocking incident which left a man with serious injuries and we have been working hard to investigate." Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or 0161 856 5757, quoting crime reference number CRI/06KK/0024364/23, visit gmp.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.