CCTV images have been released after two people fled a Christchurch restaurant without paying their bill.

A man and woman ran up a bill of £68.25 for food and drink in Soho in Church Street after arriving at around 9pm on December 23.

They left an hour later without paying the bill.

Police Community Support Investigator Cheryl Belfield, of East Dorset police, said: "We have been carrying out enquiries into this incident and have obtained CCTV images.

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"I would urge anyone with information as to their identity to please come forward."

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55200193290, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.