A man was attacked and beaten after being asked for a cigarette in the early hours of the morning.
On Sunday, May 5 two men were talking to each other in Warrington town centre at around 4.30am.
They were approached by a man who asked them for a cigarette but when they told him they didn't have any, an argument broke out.
The stranger is then believed to have punched one of the men in the face.
The 22-year-old victim, from Liverpool, was rushed to hospital with serious facial injuries and is still receiving treatment almost two weeks on.
Enquiries in relation to the incident, that happened on Academy Way, near to DW Sports Fitness on Bank Street, are ongoing and detectives have no released a CCTV image of a man who may have vital information to help their investigation.
They are urging anyone who recognises him or thinks they may know who he is to get in touch.
Detectives also want to speak to anyone who was in the area around the time the incident occurred and believes that they witnessed something which may aid the investigation.
Detective Constable John Parry, of Warrington CID , said: “We believe that the man in the CCTV image may have important information to help with our ongoing investigation into a serious assault in Warrington town centre.
“The victim sustained serious facial injuries that require ongoing medical treatment and we are determined to establish who was responsible and bring them to justice.
“If you think you recognise the man in the CCTV image or know who he is please call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 392725, give us the details via https://cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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“The same goes for anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident or anything else that may be relevant, and for anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage that may help our investigation.
“With there having been a number of taxis parked up near to where the incident took place, we are particularly keen to speak to any taxi drivers who saw what took place.
“I would also like to appeal directly to the man in the CCTV image to get in touch.”
Dashcam footage can be submitted online at www.cheshire.police.uk/advice-and-support/roads-and-vehicle-safety/submit-dashcam-footage.
