CCTV images have been released by police showing a man they want to trace in connection with a gang attack in Burnley.

Detectives from Burnley CID are hunting the attackers of a 30-year-old man outside the shops in Brunshaw Avenue.

Armed with a variety of weapons, the gang left the victim with a number of cuts and a head injury, which required hospital treatment.

But a series of CCTV stills have now been recovered from the scene of the attack, which took place on Saturday, June 25, at about 7.45pm.

And police are keen to speak to anyone who recognises the man captured as part of the footage.

Detective Sergeant Nick Hodgeson said: “I would appeal to anyone who recognises the man captured on CCTV to come forward.

“We are continuing to follow a number of lines of enquiry, but I am keen to hear from anybody who feels they could assist with this investigation.

“The disturbance took place in the street and in broad daylight so it was very visible. I would urge anybody who saw anything to come forward.”

All of the men who fled the scene when police arrived are said to be in their late teens or mid-20s.

The violence is thought to be the result of a dispute between different families on the estate.

Anyone who may have any information is asked to call Lancashire Police on 01282 425001 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.