A CCTV picture has been released of a man police want to speak to about an assault outside a nightclub.

A 20-year-old man suffered a cut forehead when he was punched unconscious outside Bliss on St Peter’s Road in Bournemouth town centre.

Detective Constable Adrian Turner, of Bournemouth CID, said the local victim’s attacker fled through Horseshoe Common after the “very serious incident” at 3.15am on Wednesday, September 26.

He said: “This attack happened outside a busy nightclub, so I am keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or have information.

“In particular I would like to speak to the man in the picture who I believe can help us with our investigation.”

The man, pictured right, is around 6ft tall, of heavy build and has short brown hair.

Anyone with information can telephone Dorset Police on 101.