Police hunt Burslem cabbie attacker

Officers from Staffordshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Burslem.  The incident happened around 9:45pm on Saturday 1st December on Market Place. The suspect assaulted a taxi driver after a disagreement over a fare.  The victim, a 36-year-old man, suffered serious facial injuries, including a broken nose.  The man is described as white, of a stocky build, 5ft 8ins tall, with a tribal tattoo on his neck. He was wearing a branded white sweatshirt, jeans and white trainers.  Anyone with any information on the above incident, or who recognises the man captured on CCTV, is asked to email: Christopher.Hoole@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk quoting incident number 777 of 1 December.  Alternatively, you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.