POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they would like to identify after a man was assaulted outside a pub in Poole.

The victim, aged in his 30s, sustained a cut to his head and bruising to his arm during an altercation outside The Brewhouse pub in High Street at around 11.30pm on Saturday, March 19.

It was reported a group of two women and three men were sat outside when two further men approached and an altercation occurred.

Bournemouth Echo:

Police have just released CCTV images as part of their investigation which is ongoing.

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Police Constable Hannah van der Eyken, of Poole police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this assault and I am now in a position to release CCTV images of two men we would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone who recognises them to please get in touch.”

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Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220044144.

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

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