A PHOTOGRAPH of a suspect has been released by police after a man spat on a woman in Poole.

Officers say the assault happened in Sea Road at the junction with Croft Road at 5.30pm on Friday, February 15.

The victim was approached by a man who spat on her.

PC Gemma Thomas, of Dorset Police, called the incident "unpleasant".

"As part of my investigation I am now in possession of a photo of the suspect. While I appreciate the quality of the image is not very good, I am releasing it in the hope that someone may recognise this man," she said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting 55190024474.