Man seriously injured in assault in Bournemouth

Two men have been arrested by police

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 11th Apr 2022

A man has sustained serious injuries following an alleged assault in Bournemouth.

The man, aged in his 50s and from the town, was found injured by police at an address in Cunningham Crescent at around 2.45am on Sunday (April 10th).

He was taken to hospital for treatment to a serious laceration to his wrist.

Police suspect the man was assaulted outside in the street a short time before they arrived.

A 43-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 41-year-old man from Bournemouth was also arrested on suspicion of wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Leo Glendon, of Bournemouth CID, said:

“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident and detectives have been checking for any available CCTV and carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Cunningham Crescent between 1.30am and 3am on Sunday 10 April 2022 and witnessed any suspicious activity to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220056301.

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