Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man wanted for biting a police officer at a protest in central London.

The officer’s hand was bitten during the demonstration on Saturday, August 6, the Metropolitan Police said.

“Thankfully the officer’s injuries were not serious,” a statement said.

“In a continued attempt to trace the person responsible, officers are re-releasing a CCTV image of man they wish to speak with in connection with this incident.”