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Update following alleged assault in Bournemouth

Detectives investigating an incident where a man sustained serious injuries following an alleged assault have arrested a third man.

At around 2.45am on Sunday 10 April 2022 officers located a man with injuries at an address in Cunningham Crescent.

The man – aged in his 50s and from Bournemouth – sustained a serious laceration to his wrist and was taken to hospital for treatment. 

Following enquiries, it is suspected that the man was assaulted outside in the street in Cunningham Crescent a short time before officers arrived.

On Monday 11 April 2022 a 39-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Previously, a 43-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and a 41-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm.

All three men have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Leo Glendon, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I would urge anyone with information who has not already spoken to police to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220056301. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

 


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