A CCTV image has been released by police of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the theft of flowers from Manchester’s Glade of Light memorial.

The memorial, located next to Manchester Cathedral, is dedicated to those who died following a bombing at Manchester Arena in 2017, including Royton mums Alison Howe and Lisa Lees.

The attack, which took place after an Ariana Grande concert, killed 22 people and left more than 1,000 injured.

According to the police, flowers have been stolen from the Glade of Light memorial three times in May and June.

Chief Inspector Wignall, of Greater Manchester Police’s City of Manchester district, said: “This memorial is really precious to the family and friends of the victims as well as people across Greater Manchester who were impacted by the attack.

“Whilst we are carrying out our own enquiries, I ask anyone who can help identify the male in the CCTV image to contact us or Crimestoppers immediately.”

Anyone with information should contact 0161 856 1930 or 12383@gmp.police.uk quoting 4 20/06/22.

Information can also be shared anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.