POLICE have renewed an appeal following an assault that left a 51-year-old man in hospital with face and leg injuries.

Police have issued out CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to after a 51-year-old was assaulted in Newport Street, Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

Officers say that Henry Henderson, 51, of Downsview in Sandown is being sought by officers in relation to the attack, and it is understood that he has left the area.

The attack happened after 11.30pm on November 22 and Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £1000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Henderson is described as white, 5ft 11 inches tall, short straight dark brown hair, of slim build and has a Scottish accent.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Heelan said: “Henderson has been featured on the Crimestoppers website to assist our enquiries. The charity offers a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to an arrest and charge in relation to its ‘Most Wanted’ appeals.

“I have decided to renew our appeal and release this CCTV image, as we need to speak to Mr Henderson as a matter of urgency.

“Incidents like this are very rare on the Isle of Wight and this is clearly a high priority for the investigations team on the Island. I need the public’s help to locate Mr Henderson, so if you know anything that may assist us in our search please make contact in confidence by calling 101”.