Man has tooth knocked out in Weymouth pub assault

Police have shared a CCTV image of a man they want to trace

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 20th Dec 2024

A man's lost a front tooth and suffered injuries to his lip in an assault in a Weymouth pub.

Police were called to the William Henry Wetherspoons in Frederick Place just before 10.30pm on Monday last week (9th December).

A man was punched in the face by another man who was unknown to the victim.

He was also assaulted with a glass by a third man.

A 24 year old male from Shaftesbury has been arrested on suspicion of assault, and bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers have shared a CCTV image of a man they're looking to trace.

PC Lloyd Bleese, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing our enquiries into this incident and as part of our investigation we have obtained a CCTV image of a man we would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone who recognises this man to please get in touch with us.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55240188607.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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