A MAN is being sought in connection with an assault which left a woman with "major injuries" to her face and body.

West Mercia Police is searching for Ryan James Hendry in connection with an assault in Hereford on Thursday, September 17 at 11.40pm.

The woman was seriously assaulted close to the Imperial Hotel on Widemarsh Street and was treated in hospital for major injuries to her face and body.

Mr Hendry, aged 30, is believed to be in Herefordshire.

Detective Inspector Richard Rees urged people who knew of Hendry's whereabouts to call 101.

Information can also be given to the independent charity crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers.org.uk.