CCTV has been released after a man with a knife walked into a McDonald’s restaurant in Bournemouth.

The incident happened at around 9.55pm on Friday, September 13, at the McDonald’s in Christchurch Road, Boscombe.

Police said a man entered the restaurant with a kitchen-style knife handle sticking out of his trouser pocket and sat on a bar stool.

A member of security staff approached the man, removed the knife from his pocket and asked him to leave. No threats were made with the weapon.

The man was seen to walk off along Palmerston Road in the direction of St Clement's Road.

A search of the area was carried out but no one was located.

Police Constable Liam Allton, of Bournemouth police, said: “I have made a number of enquiries to identify the suspect but these have so far been unsuccessful.

“I would ask anyone who recognises him to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police on 101 quoting occurrence number 55190144678.