Further appeal as investigation continues into reported assault in Bournemouth
Detectives are renewing their appeal for information as they continue to investigate a report of an assault in Bournemouth.
Dorset Police received a report at 12.26am on Sunday 7 June 2026 that a vehicle had been found unoccupied in the middle of the road in Lincoln Avenue.
Enquiries were carried out and it was reported at around 2.20am that a man had presented at Royal Bournemouth Hospital with suspected stab wounds to his arm and leg as well as injuries to his head. The injuries were not to believed to be serious.
The injured man, aged 18, reported he had been stopped while driving the vehicle and two men approached his vehicle, threatened him and assaulted him.
Following further enquiries, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with items found during searches. Following further investigative work, he has now been released without charge.
Enquiries are continuing to identify the individuals involved in the reported assault.
Following a previous appeal, a taxi driver officers were looking to speak to as a potential witness has come forward.
Detective Inspector Jon Sainsbury, of BCP CID, said: “Our investigation remains ongoing and I am continuing to appeal for anyone with information that might assist our enquiries to please contact us.
“I would like to thank the taxi driver who came forward and given us an account.
“I would again urge anyone in the area with home CCTV or doorbell cameras, as well as any motorists with dashcam who were in the vicinity, to please review their footage from around the time of the incident for anything of relevance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260083953. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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