This shocking CCTV footage shows a teenager being subjected to an unprovoked attack that left him with a broken jaw that needed surgery to repair.

Police have released the footage in a bid to find witnesses who may have seen the attack outside the Snappy Tomato Pizza in Bournemouth’s Exeter Road or may recognize the men involved.

Detective Constable Caroline Craft, of Bournemouth CID,said the 18-year-old man from Poole was attacked by two men, at around 4.05am on Friday, December 14.

She said: “The victim had been on a night out when he was subjected to this unprovoked attack.

“His injuries were so severe he required surgery in hospital and to date we have not been able to identify the offenders.

“I am now able to release moving CCTV footage in addition to the still image originally sent out which I believe can help with the investigation.”

One of the men in the CCTV image is described as a white man in his 30s, five feet eleven inches tall, of stocky build, unshaven and with long, dark hair worn in a ponytail.

He was wearing a woollen hat, fluorescent jacket and black trousers. The second manis described as short, of stocky build and balding.

He was also wearing a fluorescent jacket.

DC Craft continued: “I urge the people in this picture or anyone who can identify them to come forward and speak to the police.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 14:373. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.