15 year old boy arrested following alleged assault on man in Poole

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Officers investigating a reported assault in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. 

It is reported that at around 4pm on Wednesday 18 May 2022 the victim – a man aged in his 40s – was walking his dog in Hamworthy Park when he was verbally abused by a group of young people.

The victim was subsequently allegedly assaulted by a male member of the group.

He sustained an injury to his arm and attended hospital for treatment.

Following enquiries, a 15-year-old boy from Poole was arrested in connection with the incident. He has been released on police bail while the investigation continues.

Investigations Officer Steve White, of Dorset Police, said: “We have now obtained a full account from the victim and our enquiries are continuing into the incident.

“I understand the park was busy at the time of the alleged assault and I would urge anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to police to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220079161. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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