POLICE are searching for a man who hit and spat at a woman at Trident Casino Slots in Bournemouth.

CCTV images have been released of the man who assaulted the woman on Old Christchurch Road.

The incident happened at around 6pm on Monday, July 24, but police have not released details until now.

The victim did not sustain injuries that required immediate medical treatment and received suitable care and support from the attending officers.

Police Constable Erin Andrews, of Dorset police, said: “This incident has caused a great deal of distress to the victim.

“As part of my investigation, I am now in a position to issue a CCTV image of the suspect, and I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230115865. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.