POLICE have issued this image of a man they would like to speak to as part of an assault investigation.

Officers are keen to speak to 41-year-old Stephen Larkin, from Prescot, or anyone who knows his whereabouts as they believe he may have vital information to assist their investigation.

Numerous enquiries have been carried out by police officers in a bid to locate Larkin.

He is described as a white male, 5ft 6in tall, of proportional build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who has seen Larkin, or has any information about his whereabouts is asked to DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.