Thames Valley Police has launched an appeal to trace a man they wish to speak too after a man was attacked with a machete in Slough.

27-year-old Ryan Hodge is wanted in connection with an incident which occurred on Thursday, 23 July at about 11pm in Tuns Lane, at the junction with Bath Road.

A 38-year-old man sustained head injuries in the attack. He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.

Hodge is mixed race, about 5ft 9ins tall and with a slim build. He is known to frequent Herschel Street and Frimley Drive in Slough.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Georgina Adey, based at Slough police station, said: “Police would like to speak to Ryan Hodge in connection with this serious offence.

“We urge Hodge to hand himself into a police station. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, please call 101. If you see him, do not approach him and dial 999.”