Leicester pub attack CCTV images released

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CCTV image of suspect
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Police want to trace the man in this CCTV image

CCTV images of a suspect wanted in connection with an attack on two men at a Leicester pub have been released.

The men suffered serious burns at the Rainbow and Dove Pub in Charles Street at 00:40 BST on Tuesday.

The injured men, 21 and 20, were transferred to Nottingham City Hospital where they are in a stable condition.

A 24-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the incident has been eliminated from enquiries.

A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "A fire ignited in the beer garden at the pub resulting in two men receiving burn injuries."

Det Insp Simon Preston said: "We would urge the public to take a good look at the images and contact us if they recognise the man or have any information about his identity."

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