POLICE have released an image of a man they would like to identify, as they continue to investigate a serious assault in Bournemouth.

Five people in a group of friends were assaulted. One victim lost a tooth. A second victim sustained facial injuries and two other victims suffered minor injuries.

Dorset Police have been carrying out enquires into the incident which took place on Madeira Road at approximately 1am on Sunday, November 14, 2021 and are now releasing an image of a man they believe may assist with their investigation.

Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We have been investigating this serious assault for several months but have now reached the stage where we need the public’s help to identify the man in this photograph.

“I’m urging anyone who knows or thinks they might know this man to get in touch with us.”

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 55210183526.

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

No further information was released.