AN APPEAL has been launched after an 18-year-old woman was touched inappropriately by a man and suffered bruising to her arm in a Bournemouth nightclub.

Officers are investigating the sexual assault and common assault that took place at Cameo in Fir Vale Road at around 12.25am on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

The victim was reportedly touched inappropriately by a man, who then also grabbed her arm causing bruising.

The woman was able to pull her arm away and the man was ejected from the premises.

Dorset Police have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

Police Constable Matt Howe, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have been making enquiries into this incident and have obtained CCTV images of the suspect.

“However, we have so far been unable to identify him and I am releasing these images in the hope that someone will recognise him.

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

Anyone with information in relation to the incident 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 55190190319. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.