THIS is the man police want to speak to after staff at an Indian restaurant were threatened with a sledgehammer.

Hampshire Constabulary have now released the image of the man following the incident.

A man entered the Spice Garden, on Melchet Road, Harefield, and asked if he could buy cigarettes, but left when he was told they were not sold there.

Around 15 to 20 minutes later the man returned and became abusive towards staff while carrying a sledgehammer.

 

He then threw a bar stool out of the restaurant, causing it to become damaged beyond repair.

The incident happened at around 8.25pm on July 23.

If you know this person, or have any information to assist our investigation, call police on 101, quoting 44180278871.

Alternatively, you can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.