A TAXI driver who got out of his car to close an open door was assaulted in a Poole street.

Police said the man, in his 40s, was attacked after dropping off two men in Seldown Lane at around 2.15am on Saturday, March 16.

A police spokesperson said he suffered bruising and cuts during the incident.

PC Robert Roaf, of Dorset Police, said: “I am continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and am now issuing an image of two men I would like to speak to.

“If you have information about their identity, please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240039573. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling 0800 555 111.