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Witness appeal following robbery in Bournemouth town centre

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a robbery in Bournemouth town centre.

At around 6.10am on Sunday 11 June 2023 the victim, a man aged in his 20s, was outside Camel bar in Old Christchurch Road when he was approached by another man, who punched him to the face, grabbed his arm and then stole his watch.

The offender is described as wearing a black hooded top and black jogging bottoms and had black curly hair.

The victim sustained an injury to his nose but did not require hospital treatment.

Police Constable Grace Butler, of Dorset Police, said: “We are exploring a number of lines of enquiry as we investigate this robbery, and I am appealing to any witnesses who may be able to assist our investigation to please come forward.

“I would also like to hear from any motorists who were in the area and may have captured anything relevant on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230089828. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

 

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