POLICE in Poole are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was assaulted in a racial attack in a Bournemouth bar.

The 28-year-old Polish woman, who lives in Poole, was assaulted on the dance floor in Yates on Saturday.

The victim was repeatedly kicked in the head and body by four women and sustained extensive bruising.

Police Constable Fay Sweeting, of Poole police, said: "There were a number of people in the bar and I would like to hear from all those who were there at the time and who witnessed this incident, and from anyone who has any information about the culprits, as soon as possible."