PICTURES have been released of a man police would like to speak to after a race and knife incident at a Southampton KFC.

On July 17, police say a man was being disruptive to staff at the KFC restaurant on Bursledon Road, Thornhill.

The incident took place between 8.45pm and 9.15pm and before leaving, the man is said to have pressed the fire alarm.

Another man was then racially abused outside the restaurant and then threatened with a knife.

Now police have released images of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.

A police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise this man? We would look to speak to him as part of an investigation after a man was racially abused outside a KFC restaurant on Bursledon Road in Thornhill, Southampton.

"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44210282868. Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."