POLICE have issued CCTV images of two suspects following an assault in Swanage.

The victim, a 38-year-old man from Uxbridge who was on holiday with his family, had spent the evening in the town drinking. He was attacked in Sentry Road, shortly after he was thrown out of The Snack Bar on High Street, sometime between midnight and 1am on Friday, June 22. He suffered cuts above his left eye and the back of his head. The victim does not recall how he sustained his injuries or who was responsible.

Detective Constable Jeremy Cuff, of Weymouth CID, who has been investigating the assault, is urging anyone who recognises the two men in the CCTV images to contact Dorset Police.

“I would also urge anyone who witnessed what happened and is yet to speak to officers to come forward," he said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180096363. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.