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Appeal for information following assault in Weymouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a blind man was assaulted in Weymouth.

Dorset Police received a report at 2.24am on Thursday 1 January 2026 that the victim, aged in his 40s, was assaulted by another man in Dorchester Road in the area of the Manor Roundabout.

The victim was reportedly punched to the face and sustained a suspected injury to his mouth, but did not require immediate medical treatment.

Police Constable Aaron Strange, of Weymouth police, said: “This was an assault on a vulnerable individual and we are carrying out a full investigation into the incident.

“I am keen to hear from any witnesses and I would also urge any motorists with dashcam who were in the area, as well as residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras, to please review footage from around the relevant time to see if they have captured anything that might assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260000081. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

 

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