POLICE have released an e-fit of a man following an attack which left a cyclist with “nasty” injuries in Townsend.

A 28-year-old man suffered injuries to his face and legs while out cycling on a pathway, accessible from Throop Road, next to the A338.

The assault took place around 3.45am on Monday July 1, although details of the incident have only just been released by Dorset Police.

The suspects are two men who were on a white and silver motorcycle.

Detective Constable Elizabeth Horrex, of Bournemouth and Poole CID, said: “Following extensive enquiries, I am now able to release an e-fit of a man I would like to speak with in relation to this incident.

“The victim has suffered some nasty injuries, and we are investigating the circumstances of how he came to receive them.

“I am keen for anyone who may have witnessed this incident take place, or recognised the man in the image to contact Dorset Police in confidence.

“While the location of the incident is somewhat remote, it is likely that someone may still be able to assist with my investigation and may have seen or heard anything in the area at the time.”

The rider of the motorcycle is described as a white man of skinny build and was wearing coloured shorts, an old style puffa jacket and a white helmet with a dark visor.

The pillion passenger is described as a black man, aged between 29 and 33, of athletic build and was wearing dark tracksuit bottoms and a hooded top.

A 50-year-old Bournemouth woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 1:43 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.