POLICE have shared CCTV images of a man they would like to speak with in relation to an assault.

A police spokesman said the assault, which left the victim with a broken nose, took place on December 30 shortly after 2am.

A 20-year-old man was punched following a verbal altercation with a man outside Smackwater Jacks in Ormerod Street, Burnley the spokesman said.

The offender was restrained by door staff before running off from the scene and the victim was left with a broken nose which required surgery.

PC Paul Dilworth from Burnley Police said: “I would ask anyone who thinks they know this man to come forward and speak to us.

"Call 01282 472124 or if they fail to get an answer, 101, quoting log number LC-20171230-0218.”

Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.