Detectives have released e-fits of two men they want to question following a robbery.

The incident, in which two unknown offenders assaulted a man and stole money and a mobile phone, happened along a footpath leading from Northmoor to Wareham train station at around 3am on Tuesday.

Detective Constable Charlie Soutine said: “The victim, a 28-year-old man from Poole, was walking toward the train station along the wooded footpath.

“The victim was punched to the face and threatened with a knife but did not sustain any injuries.”

Both men are of dark European appearance aged between 26 and 27 and around 5ft 7in tall.

One of the men is of average build and has a long narrow jaw line. He was wearing a light grey hooded top with the hood up.

The second offender is of a muscular stocky build. He has short cropped dark hair and a thin styled beard, similar to a goatee. He was wearing a black ski style jacket.

The two offenders were seen together with two other men who were not involved in the incident.

DC Soutine added: “I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this robbery and anyone who has any information about those responsible to contact me urgently.

“I also need to hear from anyone who recognises the two men.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101.