Man with green hair wanted in connection with homophobic comments and assault on Brock Street in Lancaster

Police received a report at around 4.15am on Sunday, August 17, on Brock Street, that two men approached a group of people, making homophobic comments.

The victim intervened and was punched to the face.

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He was taken to hospital with a blow out to the eye and multiple facial fractures.

A spokesperson for Lancaster Police said: “We would like to speak to the man in the picture in connection with our enquiries.”

If you recognise him, or have any information that could assist our enquiries, please contact 101 quoting log 0236 of 17th August.