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Officers are issuing CCTV images of a man they would like to identify following a report of assault in Bournemouth town centre.

It was reported that shortly after 2pm on Friday 23 January 2026 a man aged in his 40s was approached by three other men in Avenue Lane in the area of The Triangle. He was reportedly punched and kicked and struck with a bicycle chain.

Following proactive enquiries by officers, a 32-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A 33-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating and was released under investigation.

Police Staff Investigator Aimee Saunders, of the Bournemouth Volume Crime Team, said: “Fortunately the victim did not suffer any serious injuries as a result of this incident.

“We are continuing to carry out enquiries and I am issuing images of a man we would still like to identify in connection with this matter.

“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260010760. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.