Incident Overview
- Report of Fight: The incident was reported at 11.21 pm on Sunday, 24 December 2023. It involved a fight among a group in St Michael’s Lane, Bournemouth.
- Victim Hospitalized: A man in his 30s, a resident of Bournemouth, sustained head injuries and was subsequently taken to hospital by ambulance services.
Arrest Made
- Suspect Detained: A 21-year-old man of no fixed abode has been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
- Detective’s Request: Detective Constable Rhiannon House, of BCP CID, is appealing to anyone in the vicinity during the incident to come forward with information.
- Call for Footage: The police are particularly interested in obtaining footage that may have captured the incident, whether it be from home CCTV, dashcams, or mobile phones.
Investigation and Public Assistance
- Ongoing Enquiries: Officers are conducting enquiries at the scene and are available for people to approach with information or concerns.
- Contacting the Police: Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact Dorset Police either through their website or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230201078.
- Anonymous Reporting: Information can also be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
