CCTV has been released of a man police would like to identify following an assault during an event at the BIC.

A man in his 20s was grabbed by the neck from behind following an exchange with a man who was sat nearby during a performance.

The incident happened as the victim went to leave the Main Hall at around 9.45pm on Saturday, December 11.

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Security staff intervened and the man left the premises.

Police said the victim did not sustain any injuries that required hospital treatment.

Images of a man police are keen to identify have just been released.

Police Community Support Investigator Mike Cannings, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this matter and have obtained CCTV images of a man we are keen to identify as part of our enquiries.

“Our efforts to identify him have so far been unsuccessful and I am now appealing to the public and urging anyone with information as to his identity to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210199092.

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