POLICE are hunting a man after a fight broke out in Warrington town centre.

At 2am on September 2, an 18-year-old man was leaving the Friars Court pub on Barbauld Street when he got into an altercation with another man.

The victim was then 'set upon' by the man and around five of the suspect’s friends.

He suffered serious injuries and had to go to hospital to be treated.

DC Michael McDermott said: “This was a shocking display of violence which left the victim with serious injuries.

"If you recognise the man in the picture or you have any information I would urge you to contact me so that I can progress with my enquiries.”

Anyone with information should contact DC Michael McDermott on 101 by quoting IML147042. Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers 0800 555111.