Two men arrested following Bournemouth bar assault

The victim suffered potentially serious injuries

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 13th Apr 2023

A man's been left with potentially serious injuries, after being assaulted on the dancefloor of a Bournemouth club.

The 24 year old victim was attacked at Bar So in Exeter Street at around 3.30am on Easter Sunday (9th April).

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident:

  • A 29 year old man from Southampton on suspicion of assault
  • A 28 year old man from Reading on suspicion of assaulting an emergency service worker

Both of them have been released while enquiries continue.

PC David Osper, of Bournemouth police, said:

“An investigation is currently ongoing and we are keen to establish the full facts.

“In addition to the victim, who sustained potentially serious injuries, it is alleged another man was also assaulted. I am appealing for that person to contact us so we can take his account of what happened.

“Also, I am looking to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or may have information to help our enquiries.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230054153.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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