THREE men are being traced by police linked with punching a 64-year-old man before pushing him in the canal in Stourbridge.

Images of the men that are wanted in connection with assault on Canal Street on April 9 have been released by West Midlands Police.

Following a barge tour, the 64-year-old was punched by a fellow customer and pushing into the canal at about 6.30pm.

The man required medical attention for sore ribs and was treated for shock, but he was not seriously hurt.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We believe the men pictured may have vital information about what happened.”

Anyone with information should call Thomas Minshall at Smethwick police Station on 101, or email contactus@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, quoting crime number 20DY/67867T/16

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.