A MAN has come forward following an image appeal in relation to a reported assault in Bournemouth town centre.

A man aged in his 20s required stitches to his face following the incident near Taka Taka in Old Christchurch Road.

The incident happened at around 1.30am on Friday, January 14.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Following an image appeal, a 25-year-old Poole man has come forward and is assisting officers with their investigation.

"No arrests have been made.”