POLICE are keen to speak to this man in connection with an assault at an Accrington corner shop.
At around 8.30pm on 15 August, a shopkeeper at Tesco Express in Abbey Street approached a man who was acting suspiciously in the store.
As the man was about to leave, he slapped the shopkeeper in the face and escaped.
It is thought the man was heading towards the town centre.
Police are continuing to investigate the assault and have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.
Police Constable Tracey Finn said: "I appeal to anyone who recognises this man to contact the police.
"Fortunately the shopkeeper was not injured in the attack but clearly we need to identify the man responsible and we are keen to trace him as soon as possible."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 125 3545 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
