A MAN broke his jaw and suffered nerve damage after being assaulted at a festival in Poole.

At around 10.30pm on Saturday, July 29, a 19-year-old man from Bournemouth was assaulted while at the Harbourside Festival in Baiter Park.

Officers investigating the assault have released an image of a man they would like to identify.

Police Constable Matthew Brown, of Poole police, said: “Our investigation into this assault is ongoing and we have obtained an image of a man who we would like to speak to as part of our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from any witnesses or anyone with further information regarding this incident.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230119169.

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