CCTV appeal following assault in Bournemouth
Officers are issuing CCTV images of a man they would like to identify as they investigate an assault in Bournemouth.
It was reported that at around 2.45am on Saturday 16 August 2025 a man aged in his 20s was struck with a metal pole outside of Turtle Bay in Old Christchurch Road.
The victim sustained a serious head injury as a result of the incident.
Detective Inspector Richard Winn, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We have been carrying out detailed enquiries into this incident and exploring all available lines of enquiry.
“We are now in a position to issue CCTV images of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation.
“I would urge anyone with information relating to his identity to please make contact with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250122496. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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