DETECTIVES are hunting a wanted man in connection a with pub assault.

Police officers have launched an appeal to trace the whereabouts of Peter Uttley, 28, following an incident on Friday. at the Lord Nelson Pub, in Manchester Road, Nelson where a man was assaulted.

A police spokesman said: "If anyone has seen Peter Uttley or has any information on his whereabouts we would urge them not to approach him but to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference EG1707689.