POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace following an attempted kidnapping.

The incident took place shortly before 12.30pm last Friday in Lords Street, Portsmouth. A man was assaulted and suffered a head injury.

Two Portsmouth men aged 24 and 25 were arrested on suspicion of kidnap. They were later released from custody but remain under investigation.

A 27-year-old Portsmouth man arrested on suspicion of kidnap was released with no further action.

Anyone who knows the man in the CCTV images can call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44190064410.

Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.