Police have released an image of a man they want to identify in connection to an assault that left a man with serious facial injuries in Weymouth town centre.

As previously reported in the Echo, at around 12.50am on Sunday, September 29, an altercation occurred near the junction of Caroline Place and Westham Road.

A man aged in his 30s sustained serious facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Afterwards, the alleged offenders travelled along The Esplanade, before heading into Kings Street and Ranelagh Road.

A 27-year-old man from Weymouth has been arrested for allegedly inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, affray and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Police have now obtained an image and a description of a man they are looking to identify in connection with the incident. He is described as white, around 20 years old, six feet tall and of slim build with scruffy hair.

Police Constable Mia-Isabella Bowditch, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and have now obtained an image of a man we are looking to identify.

“I appreciate the image is not the best quality, but I am hoping someone may recognise him from his clothing and the description given.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240149994.

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