Update in relation to reported assault in Christchurch
A man has been identified and interviewed by officers following a CCTV appeal in relation to an alleged assault in Christchurch.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.10pm on Friday 22 December 2023 of a fight outside The Thomas Tripp pub in Wick Lane.
During the incident a man from Bournemouth – aged in his 30s – was reportedly knocked unconscious and taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers attended and a 20-year-old man from the New Forest area in Hampshire and a 27-year-old man from the Dorchester area were arrested on suspicion of affray. They have both been released under investigation.
Following a CCTV appeal to identify a further individual officers wanted to speak to in connection with the incident, a 19-year-old man from the New Forest area has attended for a voluntary police interview and he has also been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.