A MAN in his 60s was shoved and pushed against a wall in a Bournemouth underpass.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify in relation to the incident in St Paul’s Underpass South at around 7.45am on Tuesday, October 18.

The victim was also verbally abused and threatened by a man approaching from the opposite direction.

Police said the victim sustained minor bruising.

Police Community Support Investigator Dave Singleton, of Bournemouth police, said: “As part of my investigation, I have obtained an image of a man I would like to speak to.

“If you have any information about his identity, please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220169766.

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