Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after a teenager was slashed across the face near Deansgate Locks .

The 18-year-old victim was stood on the road outside Deansgate Locks next to a large group of men and women.

An altercation took place between the group and a man ran towards the victim.

He slashed the victim across the face, with what is believed to be a utility knife.

The teenager was taken to hospital and required stitches.

Police said it is expected the victim will now be scarred for life.

The attacker is described as a white man, aged in his early 20s, about 5ft 8ins tall and with dark short ‘spiky’ hair.

Greater Manchester Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the attack.

(Image: GMP)

The incident took place on October 1, at about 3am, with officers appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

DC Donna Gilman, from GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: “This horrific attack has left a young man scarred permanently.

“He was not involved in the altercation and happened to be stood next to a group who got involved in an argument.

“If you recognise the man in the image, or have any information about this awful attack, I would urge you to contact police.”

Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 4166, 101 quoting incident number 427 01/10/16 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.