Update – arrest in connection with reported assault in Bournemouth
A man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault in Bournemouth.
It was reported that between 3pm and 3.30pm on Saturday 4 May 2024 a woman aged in her 60s was assaulted by a man who is known to her on the West Cliff promenade between the BIC and the Highcliff Marriot Hotel.
During the incident, two men reportedly intervened and shouted at the man to get off of the woman.
The woman did not sustain any serious injuries.
Following enquiries, a Bournemouth man aged in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of an assault offence. He has been released on police bail as enquiries continue.
Officers are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the incident to come forward and are keen to identify the two men who reportedly intervened so they can take their accounts of what they saw.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240066363. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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