Bournemouth police appeal for witnesses after woman blinds man with her stiletto shoe

The woman hit the man three times with her shoe, blinding him in his left eye with the final blow

The 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries from the third blow (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Police are appealing for witnesses to a crime where a woman blinded a man in his left eye after hitting him with a stiletto shoe.

Dorset Police have revealed CCTV pictures of the suspected woman, who injured the man at around 2:20am on Sunday, at Le Chic bar on Christchurch Road in Bournemouth.

During the incident, she took off her high-heeled shoe and hit the man three times over the head, forcing him to fall to the floor.

The woman suspected of blinding a man after hitting him with her stiletto (Dorset Police)

The 27-year-old man sustained serious injuries from the third strike, and has been blinded in his left eye.

Detective Constable Scott Brimicombe of the Bournemouth CID said: "I am now in a position to release a CCTV image of the suspect."

“This was a violent attack which has left the victim permanently blind in one eye. I would urge anyone who recognises the woman to please call me in confidence on 101."

“All calls will be treated in strict confidence.”

Any witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 31:56. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.