TWO men were “punched repeatedly” in Bournemouth and sustained multiple injuries. 

The victims, aged 18 and 21, were in Holdenhurst Road, near to Cotlands Road, with friends when they were approached by three men, one of whom was a cyclist. 

It is reported the victims were punched repeatedly, with the 21-year-old sustaining a broken nose and fractured eye socket as a result of the attack and the 18-year-old suffering soreness and swelling. 

CCTV images have just been released of two men the police would like to identify following the incident, which happened at around 11.40pm on Friday, October 7. 

Detective Constable Kate Brew, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident in order to identify those responsible. 

“I am now in a position to issue CCTV images of two men I would like to speak to and would ask anyone who recognises them to please get in touch.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220164596.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.