DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault on a young woman in Bournemouth have released an efit of a man.

The 19-year-old woman from Winton was knocked unconscious in the terrifying attack as she walked along Wimborne Road, between 3.30am and 4.15am on Tuesday April 21.

DC Mark Colborne, of Bournemouth and Poole CID, said: “I am appealing for anyone who recognises the man pictured in the e-fit to come forward.”

The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the attack during which she was knocked out and lost consciousness – later waking up, calling a member of her family on the phone and walking home.

CCTV footage of the woman walking and her attacker following her

• Witnesses are asked to contact Dorset Police on 01202 222222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.