Two teenagers arrested following Wimborne assault

A vulnerable man suffered head and facial injuries in Monday evening (5th February)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 8th Feb 2024

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault in Wimborne, against a vulnerable man.

The victim, in his 40s, suffered head and facial injuries that needed hospital treatment in the attack.

It happened outside the Co-Op in Crown Mead at around 6.40pm on Monday (5th February).

Officers called the incident 'nasty and unprovoked'.

A 13 year old boy from Wimborne and an 18 year old male of no fixed abode have been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.

They've both been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

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