Detectives in Stretford have issued the photograph of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the serious assault of a council worker in Partington in October.

Anthony Ruchat, aged 39, was last known to live at Lavender Walk in Partington.

Police would like to appeal to anybody who knows where he is or who might know how to locate him to contact them as soon as possible.

Although he is not believed to pose a threat to the general public, members of the public are urged not to approach Ruchat, but to call police if they see him.

Anyone with any information about Ruchat's whereabouts can contact police on 0161 856 7667 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.