A PUB worker sustained a black eye after being punched in the face by a man who he had asked to leave.

Police have now released a CCTV image following the altercation which took place at around 1.35am on Sunday, March 6, in The Dancing Jug in Poole Hill.

It is understood that a staff member asked a man to leave, but he refused and subsequently punched the staff member in the face. The victim sustained a black eye, as well as bruising and swelling to his nose.

Police Constable Ben Carter, of Bournemouth Police, said: “I am carrying out enquiries into this incident and have obtained a CCTV image of the suspect.

“I would urge anyone who recognises him or has information about his identity to please come forward.”

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 55220038877.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.