Man and woman kicked and punched to the ground

Dorset Police are investigating an altercation and serious assault in Wimborne

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 7th Jun 2022
Last updated 7th Jun 2022

Police are investigating a serious assault in Wimborne, in which a man and woman were kicked and punched to the ground.

A second man was also injured during the incident, that happened in The Square during the early hours of Friday morning.

Dorset Police say at around 12.45am on Friday (3 June) it is reported that an altercation and serious assault occurred in The Square, near to Aroma Café and the Kings Head Hotel, involving three members of door staff and two members of public.

Arrests

A 36-year-old man from North Dorset was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm and a 30-year-old woman from Cardiff was arrested on suspicion of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause fear of violence and assault by beating. They have both been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Police appeal

Detective Constable Charlie Soutine, of Dorset County CID, said: “An investigation into this violent incident is underway and I am keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to officers.

“I know that there were some motorists and taxi drivers in the area at the time, and I would ask them to please review their dashcam footage and get in touch if they find anything that may assist my enquiries.”

How to contact Dorset Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220088094.

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