POLICE are appealing to trace a 28-year-old man after an off-duty police officer was injured in Upton.

Officers believe that Peter Richard Rutter, from Leasowe, has information about an incident in McColls on Manor Drive at around 9.55pm on Wednesday, August 22.

During the incident an off-duty police officer was injured as he attempted to help staff detain a shoplifter.

Rutter is white, 5ft 9in, of slim build with light brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via social media on @MerPolCC, call 0151 777 2218 quoting crime reference 18200178058.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.