Officers are appealing for information from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate a wanted man from Poole.

Philip Martin Bright, aged 49, is wanted in connection with an alleged assault that occurred in the Hamworthy area on Friday 6 December 2024.

He is described as white, five feet eight inches tall and of medium build with brown hair.

Detective Inspector Chris Bradford, of BCP CID, said: “We have been carrying out a number of enquiries to locate Philip Bright, but these have so far proved unsuccessful and I would urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please contact us.

“While there is no information to suggest Bright presents a risk to the general public, we would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him, but to instead dial 999 immediately.”

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If you see Philip Bright you should call 999 immediately. Anyone with other information should call 101, quoting occurrence 55240187279 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.