POLICE have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to after a Blackburn man was 'viciously' attacked in Blackpool.

Officers were called to Blackpool Promenade at around 12am on May 7 following reports of an assault.

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A 23-year-old man was found at the scene with serious facial injuries. It is believed he was attacked by another man at around 11pm on May 6 close to West Street.

The victim, from Blackburn, had his jaw broken in four places and was treated at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Officers would like to speak to the man and woman (pictured), believed to be in the area at the time of the assault.

Det Con Rick Bartlett, of Blackpool CID, said: “We are appealing for information after a 23-year-old man from Blackburn sustained serious facial injuries following an assault in Blackpool.

“The victim had been with friends in Brannigans on Market Street and walked along West Street where he was attacked.

“We are appealing to the public for help in identifying the male and female pictured and would also like to identify any witnesses to the assault.

“Enquiries have suggested the attacker could be from the Blackburn area. If you recognise the people pictured, please contact us immediately.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference WA1606482.