Arrest after reported aggravated burglary in Lyme Regis
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a report of aggravated burglary in Lyme Regis.
Dorset police received a report shortly after 9pm on Saturday 3 January 2026 that an unknown man had gained access to an address in Poole’s Court and assaulted the occupant.
The offender then left the premises.
It is not believed anything was stolen from the property.
Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment.
It was subsequently reported that he had sustained a number of facial fractures.
Following detailed enquiries by detectives, a man aged in his 30s from Axminster in Devon was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
He has been released on police bail while further investigative work is carried out.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information relating to the incident to contact them.