A man whose jaw was fractured in three places has had to undergo emergency surgery following an assault in Bournemouth on Friday 19 March.

At around 2.15pm a local man in his 20s was driving along Holdenhurst Road when he noticed flashing headlights coming from the car behind him.

The victim stopped his car just past the junction with Lytton Road and saw the car turn into Lytton Road and go out of view. He left his car and walked into Lytton Road to see if he could find the driver.

He was approached by the suspect who shouted at the victim and punched him several times to the face. The suspect walked back to his car, which is described as a white Volkswagen or Polo.

The suspect is described as white, approximately six feet two inches tall, of stocky build and was wearing blue jeans and a black jumper or jacket.

Detective Constable Phil Riggs, of Bournemouth CID, said, “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Dorset Police.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was travelling along Holdenhurst Road or Lytton Road and may have captured the incident on dashcam.”

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 55210044204. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.