CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to after a knife attack in Liverpool city centre.
On Wednesday, December 22, a man was slashed in the face on Paradise Street, outside JD Sport.
The victim, in his 20s, was attacked at around 6.30pm and ran into nearby JD Sport after the assault.
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He was taken to hospital for treatment after suffering a 'deep' slash across his face.
The victim is now recovering at home but officers say he has been left with a 'lasting scar.'
Officers have now released CCTV images of a man who they believe may have information about the attack.
Detective Inspector David Jones said: "This man has suffered a serious injury that has left him with a deep lasting scar across his face.
"Thankfully he is now recovering at home, but this was still a horrible unprovoked attack that no one should go through when shopping in Liverpool.
"Since the assault we have carried out a number of CCTV and witness enquiries and would like to appeal to anyone who recognises this man or saw the attack whilst out shopping on Paradise Street to come forward and speak to us as we believe they could help with our enquiries.
"We have unfortunately in recent weeks seen the catastrophic consequences of knife crime on Merseyside. We simply will not stand by and allow people to carry knives and threaten the safety of themselves and others.
"We are committed to removing knives from our streets and putting the people prepared to carry them before the courts.
"We have also carried out regular stop searches, warrants and open land searches to locate knives and ensure those who store, carry and use them are brought to justice.
"If you saw or heard anything significant at around 6.30pm on Wednesday 22 December near Paradise Street please contact police."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 21000883233.
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