Greater Manchester Police has released a new photo of a man officers wish to speak with following widespread disorder in Bolton town centre on Sunday, August 4.

Earlier this month, GMP launched a fresh appeal to speak with a range of people in connection with their investigation into outbreaks of criminal disorder in the town centre.

Photos of numerous suspects were released, with the public asked to help identify those accused of involvement.

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The new photo, of ‘suspect 27’, is in additionally released photo of a man officers wish to speak to.

Those who recognise the man are asked to get in touch with police through the MIPP portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP24S76-PO1.

Alternatively, police con be contacted on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting Operation Underbarrow.

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Disturbances around Victoria Square and Bradshawgate gripped the town centre on Sunday, August 4, as riot police kept groups of demonstrators and counter demonstrators apart.

It came as nationwide, far right rioters took to the streets following a mass stabbing in Southport which saw three children killed.

Last week, a tree surgeon was sentenced to more than two years imprisonment for his role in the disorder, after launching debris towards officers at the demonstration.

Other men and even teenage boys have also been sentenced for their roles in the disorder.

Subsequently, around 1,700 prisoners have been freed from jail early nationwide in a bid to cut overcrowding.

This image had already been released of the man police want to speak withThis image had already been released of the man police want to speak with (Image: GMP)

Downing Street said the policy had to be brought in to avoid “unchecked criminality” where the police and courts are unable to lock anyone up because there were no places available.

The Government has said the early release scheme will not apply to those convicted of sex offences, terrorism, domestic abuse or some violent offences.

Last month it emerged rioters were among those who could end up spending less time behind bars as the Government confirmed those involved in recent unrest would not be excluded from the early release plans.

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