Witness appeal following assault in Verwood
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a child was injured by a ball bearing in Verwood.
At around 7pm on Monday 20 June 2022 an eight-year-old boy was in Potterne Park with his family when he was hit with a ball bearing on his lower back.
The victim sustained minor injuries.
Police Constable Kelly Cole, of East Dorset police, said: “Thankfully the victim did not sustain serious injuries, however, there could have been serious consequences and this type of dangerous behaviour will simply not be tolerated.
“An investigation is underway and I am appealing to anyone who was in the park at the time and witnessed what happened to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220098717. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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