A MAN was knocked unconscious, and three members of staff assaulted at a bar in Bournemouth.

The victim, a local man aged in his 40s, was punched while inside Zephyr in Christchurch Road at 5.05am on Saturday, May 14.

Police said while the man was being ejected from the bar, it is reported he assaulted three members of staff, causing minor injuries.

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Dorset Police has now released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

Bournemouth Echo:

Police Constable Daniel Grace, of Bournemouth police, said: “Our investigation is continuing into these assaults and I have obtained a CCTV image of the suspect.

“I would urge anyone with information about his identity to please contact Dorset Police.”

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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 55220076323.

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

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