A man in his 30s who was reportedly approached by a group of men in Poole Town centre on Friday 30 April received serious injuries. The incident, in which one of the men punched the victim in the face, occurred outside Munchies in Orchard Plaza at around 9.30pm.

The man suffered a fracture to his eye socket as a result of the assault.

The offender is described as white and was wearing a black Puffa-style jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

Detective Constable Jo Poultney, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this assault and from our enquiries we believe there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident.

“I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone who has information that might assist our investigation, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210068073. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.