Teenager suffers broken jaw in Poole festival assault

Dorset Police have arrested a local man in his 20s

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 4th Aug 2023
Last updated 4th Aug 2023

A teenager's suffered a broken jaw and nerve damage in an assault at a festival in Poole.

The 19 year old victim from Bournemouth was attacked at the Harbourside Festival in Baiter Park at around 10.30pm last Saturday night (29th July).

Dorset Police tell us a local man in his 20s has been arrested, on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

He's been released under investigation.

There's an ongoing appeal for any witnesses to the incident to speak to officers.

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230119169.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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