Witness appeal following reported assault in Bournemouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a reported assault in Bournemouth.
Dorset Police received a report at around 7.35pm on Saturday 14 September 2024 of an altercation that had taken place between four people in the area of Boscombe Pier in which the victim – a woman aged in her 30s – was assaulted.
It is believed that the group were known to one another and it was reported that one of the people involved was in possession of a hammer.
Patrol officers promptly attended the scene and three people were detained.
A 35-year-old woman and a 59-year-old woman – both from Bournemouth – were arrested on suspicion of assault, as well as affray and possession of an offensive weapon. A 57-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon. They have been released on police bail as officers continue their enquiries.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to head and facial injuries.
Police Constable Rachael Birch, of Bournemouth police, said: “Officers responded swiftly and robustly to this incident and detained three people at the scene.
“We understand that there were a number of people present at the time of the reported altercation and I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident who hasn’t already spoken to police to please get in touch.
“I would also ask any residents or motorists in the area to please check their home CCTV and dashcams to see if they have captured anything of relevance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240142099. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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