Two men charged following serious assault outside Bridport kebab shop
Dorset Police are investigating the incident
If you were outside the kebab shop in Bridport on Saturday 24th July at 2:56am, Dorset Police would like to speak to you.
The force are reporting two men were attacked by two other men outside the East Street takeaway.
They have charged two men in connection to the incident but are still looking for witnesses to the incident.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Two men were assaulted by two other men and one of the victims, a local man in his 40s, ended up unconscious on the floor. He was taken to hospital with severe facial injuries and a bleed on the brain. The other victim, a man in his thirties, suffered bruising.
Officer attended and following enquiries, a 35-year-old man from Lincolnshire was arrested. He has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and assault by beating and his first court appearance was due to take place at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Monday 26 July 2021.
On Sunday 25 July 2021, a 38-year-old man from Grimsby was also arrested in relation to the incident. He has been charged with assault and using threatening/abusive/insulting words/behaviour with intent to cause fear of/provoke unlawful violence. He is due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 11 August 2021.
Detective are continuing their investigation and are still appealing for witnesses or anyone who has captured relevant footage on their mobile phone.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210118768.