Police have launched an appeal to identify a man who punched a gaming screen in a Preston betting shop.

Officers were called to the William Hill in Fishergate on Thursday 22 March.

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Two men were using a gaming machine when staff asked the pair to leave.

When they refused workers disabled the machine and one of the men then punched the gaming screen and pulled the terminal over.

Both men made off from the betting shop.

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they wish to speak to.

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PC Andy Fleming said: “Do you recognise this man?

“We want to speak to him in connection with a criminal damage offence in Preston.

“If you know who he is, please contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference SA1805137 or email 2977@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111