A CCTV image has been released after a man was left with a significant head injury when he was assaulted in Great Harwood.

Detectives recently recovered the footage after the 29-year-old was attacked in Commercial Road on November 27.

The man, who was from the Accrington area, had been knocked unconscious, police said.

He was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital and later treated for a fractured skull and bleed on the brain.

He has since recovered from his injuries.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to the man pictured in connection with their enquiries.

DC Victoria Greenwood, said: “We are continuing to investigate a serious assault in Great Harwood which left a man with serious head injuries.

“We believe the victim has been punched, with the offender making off from the scene.

“As a result of recent enquiries, we now have an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the offence.

"The picture was forensically recovered from CCTV footage which had initially been deleted.

“If you recognise this man, please contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information should call police on 01254 353564 quoting crime reference ED1618159.