A man punched in an altercation in Kinson was left with facial injuries.

At approximately 6.30pm on Monday 10 October, a local man in his 20s was walking along Wimborne Road between the junctions of Tong Road and Summers Avenue in the Kinson area of the town.

He saw three men outside of one of the houses and when he was near them, one of them called him an offensive name and, following a verbal altercation, grabbed him by the hair and punched him to the face.

The offender is described as a white, 20 to 30 years old, about five feet 10 inches tall and of medium build. He had short blond hair and wore a black Puffa-style jacket.

Police Constable Kristy Heron, of Dorset Police, said: “This incident has left the victim with a possible broken nose.

“As part of my investigation I am conducting a number of enquiries and am appealing for any witnesses to the incident to please come forward.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has relevant dashcam or home CCTV footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220165363. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.