A CCTV appeal has been made after an assault in Weymouth town centre left a man with a broken jaw.

It happened nearly two months ago - but Dorset Police only issued the appeal today.

CCTV images of a man police would like to identify have been issued.

Officers said sometime between 2.15am and 2.30am on Sunday, October 15, a man aged in his 40s was assaulted on New Street.

He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for a fracture to his jaw.

Detective Constable Rob Hoskins, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this assault and we have now obtained CCTV images of a man who we would like to identify as part of our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding his identity to please contact us.”

The following CCTV images were issued by police: 

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230163544. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.