A YOUNG Poole woman has been left scarred for life after her head was pushed through a glass window during a vicious assault.

Dorset Police, who have launched a manhunt for the suspect believed to be responsible, have taken the unusual step of naming both him and his alleged victim.

Officers are searching for Alexander Russell, aged 21, who is wanted on suspicion of committing the assault last month.

Detectives say Russell pushed Jasmine Real’s head through a window, following an argument at an address in Henbury Road.

The 22-year-old victim was left needing 62 stitches to a wound on her forehead, which medics say is likely to cause permanent scarring.

Detective Constable James Lees, of Bournemouth & Poole CID, said: “The victim has been left with a serious injury and possible permanent scarring.

“Alexander Russell is a wanted man and officers are following positive lines of enquiry to locate him.

“I am pleased to now be in a position to release an image of Russell and I would encourage anyone who has any information regarding his whereabouts to contact police in confidence.”

The detective also said he was appealing directly to Alexander to make contact with them as soon as possible.

Russell is described as white, six feet tall, medium build and with light, brown hair.

At the time of the incident, which took place at 6.30am on Monday, September 22, he was wearing a navy hooded top and black and white tracksuit bottoms.

Det Cons Lees said: “Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information that could assist with the investigation should call Dorset Police on 101.

“All calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence.”