CCTV images have been released by police after a blind man was assaulted in Broadstone.

The incident happened at around 5.55pm on Tuesday, August 21, at Candy Choccy Bar on Lower Blandford Road in Broadstone.

The victim - a man aged in his 50s and a French national - was waiting in line at the counter with a friend. Another man entered the store, pushed a separate woman who was waiting at the pay point and then came back to the till to purchase items. As he left the store he pushed the victim on the chest, causing him to lose his balance and step back, almost falling to the floor.

Police Community Support Investigator Chris Hardy, of Poole police, said: “We believe this was an unprovoked assault, which left the victim very upset.

“If you know who this man is, please contact Dorset Police or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180135647. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.