Man suffers broken wrist and shoulder after attack by group of men in Poole

He was hit from behind and kicked while he lay on the floor

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 17th Jan 2023

A man has suffered a broken wrist and shoulder after being attacked by a group of men in Poole.

Dorset Police have just released details about the incident that happened at 6.15am on New Years Day (Sunday 1 January 2023) in Skinner Street at the junction with Perry Gardens.

It is reported that the victim – a man aged in his 40s – was approached from behind by a group of men and hit. He fell to the ground and was subsequently kicked by the offenders.

The victim attended hospital the following day where it was found that he had sustained a broken wrist and shoulder, as well as bruising to his eye socket and back and cuts to his head.

The incident was reported to Dorset Police on Wednesday 4 January 2023.

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Detective Constable Gregory Plant, of Bournemouth CID, said: “This was an unprovoked assault and we have been carrying out numerous enquiries since the incident was reported to identify the offenders.

“While I appreciate the assault took place a few weeks ago, I am hoping someone may remember witnessing the incident or seeing a group of men acting suspiciously in the area during the morning of New Year’s Day.

“I would urge anyone with information about those responsible to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230001501.

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