POLICE want to speak to this man, pictured, over a serious Black-Eye Friday assault.

A 54-year-old man from the Durham area suffered a large cut to his head and damage to his teeth during the attack near the Pizza Time takeaway on North Road, Durham, in the early hours of Saturday, December 20.

His injuries were so serious he needed corrective plastic surgery.

The man seen on this CCTV image is described as of medium build, with dark hair. He was wearing a yellow long-sleeved shirt with dark trousers and dark shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Gavin Reay at Durham Police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.