CCTV released following assault in Bournemouth

A man in his 50s was knocked unconscious in an incident in Boscombe

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 11th Aug 2023

CCTV images have been released of a man police in Bournemouth want to speak to, following an assault.

A man in his 50s was found injured close to McDonald's in Christchurch Road, Boscombe, at around 1.40am on Sunday 30th July.

He reported being assaulted, causing him to fall backwards to ground, unconscious.

The victim was taken to hospital for head injury treatment, and discharged later that day.

There's an ongoing appeal for witness to contact police, or if you recognise the man pictured.

PC Zach Dredge, of Bournemouth police, said:

“We are conducting enquiries into this incident and have obtained CCTV images of a man we would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding the man’s identity, or who witnessed the assault, to please contact us.”

If you can help officers with enquiries, you can call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230119244.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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