Police have released an image of a suspect they’d like to speak to after an alleged assault outside a pub.

A 43-year-old man was hospitalised with injuries to his face during the altercation with a group of men in a dispute over a taxi outside The Phoenix in Tufton Street in Ashford town centre on Monday, March 6.

Officers investigating the incident have released the image of the man, who has black hair and is wearing a dark jacket, jumper and jeans.

Anyone who can identify the man or help the police is asked to call 01843 222289 and quote reference ZY/008851/17 or call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.