A MAN had his phone stolen after he was assaulted outside a KFC.

It was reported at around 5.40pm on Monday, April 1, a man was assaulted outside the fast-food restaurant in Christchurch Road, Boscombe.

The victim, a man aged in his 20s, had his phone stolen and did not sustain any injuries that were believed to be serious.

Now, officers have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to identify as they investigate the robbery.

Police constable Kayleigh Pingarelli, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have been carrying out various enquiries into this robbery and I have now obtained a CCTV image of two men we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who recognises these men, or who has any further information that might assist our enquiries, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240047919.

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