Reported assault in Poole - witness appeal
Officers investigating a reported assault in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
At around 10.30pm on Sunday 13 July 2025 it is reported a man was seriously assaulted by a group of unknown men while attending Sandfest on Sandbanks beach.
It is further reported that four women and a member of security were assaulted by the group when they attempted to intervene.
All six victims were taken to hospital for their injuries which include facial injuries, a broken leg, and concussion.
Following enquiries, four men – a 29-year-old from London, a 28-year-old from Fareham, a 29-year-old from Gravesend and a 31-year-old from Gravesend - were arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
They have all been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
Detective Constable Bethany Milne, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this reported assault and are keen to establish the full circumstances.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the reported incident, or has any information that could assist our investigation, to please come forward if you haven’t done so already.
“This was a busy event and we understand a number of people may have also filmed the reported assault on their phones. We would urge anyone who has captured relevant footage to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250102002. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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