Update in relation to reported assaults in Christchurch
A man has come forward following a CCTV appeal in relation to an incident where a man and a woman were reportedly assaulted in Christchurch.
At around 12.30am on Saturday 1 April 2023 a man and woman aged in their 20s were walking in the High Street when they were approached by a man and reportedly assaulted.
The male victim was reportedly punched in the face and sustained swelling to his left eye. The man allegedly attempted to strangle the female victim. She did not sustain any serious injuries.
Following a CCTV appeal, a man who officers were looking to identify as part of their investigation has come forward and, following enquiries, officers are satisfied he was not involved in the assault.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230049985. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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