SY Police have released a CCTV image of a man who can help them in their investigation following an assault in Crookes, Sheffield.

According to reports, on 30 March around 8.20pm, a man was struck on the head and injured at The Old Grindstone pub in Crookes. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed by SY Police, did not suffer life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene before he could be apprehended.

The Old Grindstone pub refused to comment on the incident as ‘it has been handed over to the police’.

SY Police are looking for a man who is described as white, of medium stocky build, around 5ft 10in tall and with short brown hair. They believe he can assist with their investigation and push it forward.

Sheffield-based organisation, True North brewery, who own the pub were reached out to for a comment. The firm owns several popular destinations in the city like Forum Kitchen + Bar, The Common Room, The Broadfield and others. It did not respond before publication.

Anyone with any information should get in touch with the police online at www.southyorkshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us. Alternatively you can call 101 and quote incident number 885 of 30 March 2024.

Those who wish to stay anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.