Dorset school girl left with serious facial injuries after assault

A 17-year old boy and 14-year-old girl have been arrested in connection with the incident

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 21st Jun 2022
Last updated 21st Jun 2022

Detectives investigating an alleged assault of a teenage girl have arrested two people.

The incident, in which a 14-year-old girl from Poole sustained serious facial injuries, happened at around 7pm on Friday (17 June) in Wimborne Road near to Sprinkles.

Subsequently, a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, both from Bournemouth, were arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail pending further enquires.

Detective Constable Jordan Curtis, of Bournemouth CID, said: “I am sure that a number of people would have been in the area at the time and am appealing for any witnesses to what exactly happened to please come forward.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage as this might assist my investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220096991.

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