An investigation is under way after a suspected town centre assault earlier this month.

The incident is believed to have happened on Hammerton Street in Burnley early in the morning on Saturday September 7.

Police have now released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the suspected assault.

A Burnley and Padiham Police spokesperson said: “Do you recognise these men?

“We'd like to speak to them in connection with an assault.

We received a report of an assault outside Projekt on Hammerton Street in Burnley.

“It was reported to have happened at around 7:14am on Saturday September 7 2024.

“We appreciate this happened some time ago, and whilst we have been making enquiries since that date, we now want your help.”

The image released by officers shows two young men walking down the street, one dressed in blue the other in black.

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As yet no further information has been released about the suspected incident on Hammerton Street.

Anyone who may recognise the or who has any other information about the incident can call police on 101 quoting log 333 of September 7, 2024, or email 6634@lancashire.police.uk.

Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111