CCTV released as Bournemouth assault investigation continues

Two men were attacked in Holdenhurst Road

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 15th Feb 2023

Detectives investigating the assault of two men in Bournemouth have released CCTV images of two men they'd like to identify.

The victims, aged 18 and 21, were repeatedly punched after being approached by three men in Holdenhurst Road in Boscombe.

The older man suffered a broken nose and fractured eye socket during the attack, at around 11.40pm on Friday 7th October 2022.

The other victim suffered soreness and swelling.

Detective Constable Kate Brew, of Bournemouth CID, said:

“We are continuing to investigate this incident in order to identify those responsible.

“I am now in a position to issue CCTV images of two men I would like to speak to and would ask anyone who recognises them to please get in touch.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55220164596.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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