Man punched in face during robbery in Bournemouth town centre

His watch was stolen during the attack

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 14th Jun 2023
Last updated 14th Jun 2023

A man has but hit in the face during a robbery in Bournemouth town centre.

At around 6.10am on Sunday (11 June) the victim, a man aged in his 20s, was outside Camel bar in Old Christchurch Road when he was approached by another man, who punched him to the face, grabbed his arm and then stole his watch.

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The offender is described as wearing a black hooded top and black jogging bottoms and had black curly hair.

The victim sustained an injury to his nose but did not require hospital treatment.

Police Constable Grace Butler, of Dorset Police, said: “We are exploring a number of lines of enquiry as we investigate this robbery, and I am appealing to any witnesses who may be able to assist our investigation to please come forward.

“I would also like to hear from any motorists who were in the area and may have captured anything relevant on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230089828.

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