Appeal for witnesses following assault in Bournemouth town centre
Detectives are investigating an assault in Bournemouth town centre and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.02pm on Saturday 13 May 2023 of an assault involving two people who are believed to be known to each other outside McDonald’s in Old Christchurch Road.
It is reported that the victim, a man aged in his late teens, sustained a knife wound. He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not life-threatening.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Bell, of Bournemouth CID, said: “A detailed investigation is ongoing and a cordon was put in place to allow for an examination of the scene to be carried out.
“This occurred during the evening in a busy part of the town and I would urge anyone who saw what happened and has not already spoken to police to please get in touch.
“I would like to reiterate that this incident involved two people who are believed to be known to each other and extensive enquiries are underway to locate the other person suspected of being involved.
“This incident will understandably cause concern in the community and officers from the local neighbourhood policing team will carry out proactive patrols in the night-time economy and can be approached by anyone with concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230073455. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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