Police appeal after man assaulted during Boscombe robbery
It is reported that the victim was assaulted by a group of four men described as aged in their 30s and wearing grey tracksuits
Last updated 17th Nov 2025
Police have issued an image of a man they would like to identify after a man was assaulted during a robbery in Boscombe
The incident occurred at around 3.30pm on Friday 24 October 2025 near to the owl mural in Ashley Road.
It is reported that the victim – a man aged in his 40s – was assaulted by a group of four men described as aged in their 30s and wearing grey tracksuits.
His phone was stolen during the incident.
The victim sustained two black eyes and significant facial swelling.
Police Constable Francis Thorneycroft, of BCP Volume Crime Team, said: “I have now obtained an image of a man I am looking to identify and would ask anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250158195.