A MAN who assaulted a pensioner outside a Wirral supermarket is wanted by police.

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following the incident, which took place on March 20.

The victim - a 68-year-old from Birkenhead - was kicked and punched as he went into a supermarket in Borough Road, by one of two men who had also verbally assaulted him.

The man who attacked him is thought to have had a Staffordshire-style dog with him at the time.

If you recognise the man, or know anything about the incident, call police on 0151 777 2265 or CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.