POLICE have released images of the suspect they want to speak to in relation to a stabbing - which caused life threatening injuries to a man - during a fight outside a Leeds bar.

The 26-year-old victim underwent life-saving emergency surgery after being stabbed in the chest outside Mook bar in Hirst’s Yard, off Call Lane, in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday, August 30.

Enquiries have shown he was stabbed during a fight outside the bar.

He has since been released from hospital.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

The suspect shown in the images was wearing a baseball cap which was knocked off during the incident revealing shoulder-length hair tied in a bun.

He may have received swelling or bruising to his face.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

The above CCTV images are the best quality currently available.

Anyone who recognises him or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13210439346 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.