CCTV images of two Good Samaritans who helped a woman into a taxi after she was possibly sexually assaulted in Bournemouth have been released.

The victim, a woman aged in her 20s, was found at Horseshoe Common before being helped by the two women.

Police said the victim had been out drinking with friends in the town when she left on her own at around 2am on Tuesday, August 10.

Bournemouth Echo:

Some time after 2am, the victim woke up on the ground where she was then helped by the women.

Detective Constable Phillip Riggs, of Bournemouth CID, said: “Following enquiries, we have established that the victim was located in Horseshoe Common and helped into a taxi from there.

Bournemouth Echo:

“We are continuing to do all we can to support the victim as we carry out our investigation.

“I have now obtained CCTV images of the two Good Samaritans who helped the victim and would like to renew my appeal for them to please come forward and contact Dorset Police as you may have important information to assist my enquiries.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may recognise them from the CCTV images.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210128937.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.