A WOMAN was raped near a car park in the middle of the afternoon in Bournemouth.

Dorset Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to contact after the 33-year-old Bournemouth woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault.

A police spokesman said she was assaulted between 4pm and 4.30pm on Sunday, May 19 within a secluded area of wasteland "towards the rear" of the Nuffield car park on Lansdowne Road.

Detective Constable Richard Skinner, of Bournemouth CID, said the victim was not injured.

He said: “Following enquiries, I am now able to release two images of a man I would like to speak with.

“The man pictured is around six feet tall, with short black hair and is wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and three quarter length black jacket.

“I would like to reassure members of the public that this was an isolated incident and there is no risk to anyone using this car park.

“I would urge the man pictured – and anyone who recognises him – to contact me in confidence.

“I am also appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, and anyone with any information about the person responsible, to contact police as soon as possible.”

Witnesses and anyone with information can call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident numbers 19:289. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.