WATCH: Man knocked unconscious during assault in Chorley

Police now want to speak to the man seen in this footage

Published 30th Oct 2017

Police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to, after another man was punched in the face and hit his head of the floor in Chorley.

It happened at about 4:45am on September 2nd on Market Street.

The 27-year-old victim and the offender started arguing with each other before the assault happened. He was knocked unconscious and had to be treated at Royal Preston Hospital for a head injury.

PC Leanne Oxley, of Chorley Police, said: “The victim has been left quite shaken by this incident and our enquiries are on-going to establish exactly what happened.

“We would now like to speak to the man in the CCTV images as we believe he may be able to help with our investigation. If you know who he is, or indeed, if you think this may be you, we would ask you to contact us as soon as possible.

“Finally, I would urge anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward as you may have vital information.”

The man we would like to speak to is described as white, around 6ft 2ins tall, of large build. In the CCTV pictures he is seen wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.

Anybody with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting log number 288 of September 2nd