Man charged over Bournemouth assault following TV appeal

Dorset Police appeared on Crimewatch to help gather information

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 4th Oct 2024

An appeal on TV's Crimewatch, in connection with a serious assault in Bournemouth has led to a man being charged.

Dorset Police tell us a man in his 20s is due before Poole Magistrates today (Friday 4th October), accused of GBH.

The assault happened on Commercial Road on October 8th 2022.

The victim, in his 40s, suffered a head injury, cuts and bruising.

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