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Appeal for witnesses following assault in Bridport

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an assault in Bridport town centre.

Between 12.30am and 1am on Saturday 3 August 2024 a fight occurred involving two men who are known to each other in South Street.

It is reported that one of the men was in possession of a knife, but no direct threats were made and no injuries were sustained during the incident.

Police Constable Dan White, of West Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to establish what happened and I am now keen to speak to any witnesses in the area.

“I would also ask any residents or businesses with CCTV, or motorists who were in the area with a dashcam fitted to their vehicle, to please check their footage for anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240118412. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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