Update following reported assault in Bournemouth
Detectives continuing to investigate a reported assault in Bournemouth have made an arrest.
At around 6am on Thursday 1 August 2024 it is reported that an elderly man was assaulted by a man on Sea Road near to KFC. He was treated by the ambulance service but did not sustain any serious injuries.
Following the initial incident, the offender subsequently assaulted a second member of the public near to McDonald’s in Christchurch Road.
Following enquiries, a 35-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
Detective Inspector Darren Moores, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate these assaults and we have now made an arrest.
“I would ask anyone who witnessed what happened who has not yet spoken to us to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240117103. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.