Police launch image appeal after reported assault in Bournemouth
They're releasing images of a man they would like to identify.
Last updated 2nd Jan 2026
Police officers who are currently investigating an assault in Bournemouth have published an image of a man they'd like to identify.
At about 4.20am on Saturday 19th of July last year, a man was reportedly punched and kicked by four unknown men in Old Christchurch Road. He sustained facial injuries as a result.
It was also reported that a woman who was with the man was also punched but was not injured.
Following their enquiries, police officers arrested a 21-year-old man and 23-year-old man, both from Southampton, on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and assault of a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm.
A 26-year-old man, also from Southampton – was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating and inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.
Police released all three men under investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
Police Constable Charlie Whitmarsh, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have been exploring all lines of enquiry into this reported assault and we are now in a position to share 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."
“I am also keen to hear from anyone with information that could assist our enquiries.”
Anybody with information on the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55250105451.