DETECTIVES have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault which left another man with a fractured jaw.

Jesse Rivers, 22, from Blackburn, is sought by police after the house party assault in Hargrove Avenue, Padiham.

A 28-year-old man from Colne was left with a fractured jaw when he was punched at the house party in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Rivers is described as white, around 5ft 9inches, of medium build with light brown hair.

Aside from Blackburn, he also has links to Blackpool.

PC Jackie Hodgson from Burnley Police said: “If anyone has seen Jesse Rivers or know where he is, please contact us as soon as possible.

“Similarly, I would urge Rivers himself if he sees this message to hand himself in at the nearest police station.”

Anyone with information should contact PC Jackie Hodgson on 07866 781989 or 101 quoting log 334 of Jan 1.