Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after another man was racially assaulted and left with a bloody nose following an assault earlier this year.

Officers were called to Westgate Road in Newcastle City Centre at 4:35pm on September 1 following reports of a man in his 20s being assaulted.

The victim was allegedly racially abused and punched in the nose by a group of men, causing him to fall and bang his head.

Image of a man released after an assault in Newcastle.Image of a man released after an assault in Newcastle. (Image: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE)

Northumbria Police say: "Enquiries into the report are continuing and today (Wednesday) officers have released an image of a man they would like to trace.

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"He was in the area at the time the assault is reported to have taken place and officers believe he might be able to assist with their enquiries.

"The man, or anyone who recognises him, should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, use the live chat on the Force website or go to https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

"For those unable to contact the Force via those ways, call 101. Please quote reference number 103721K/24."