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Image appeal following assault in Bournemouth

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Officers are issuing an image of a man they are looking to identify as they investigate an assault in Bournemouth.

It was reported that at around 12.30pm on Tuesday 14 April 2026 a man was assaulted by another man inside Lidl in Christchurch Road.

He was reportedly headbutted, sustaining facial injuries that were not believed to be serious.

Police Constable Luca Holmes, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries into this assault and have now obtained a CCTV image of a man we would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone who recognises this individual to please make contact with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260052621. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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