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A man has been arrested in connection with reports that two people were assaulted in Poole.
It was reported that at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, an altercation occurred at the Turlin Moor Recreation Ground, during which a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and sustained minor injuries.
It was further reported that between 9pm and 10pm a man aged in his 50s was also assaulted at the location and that he sustained serious facial injuries.
Following enquiries by detectives from BCP CID, an 18-year-old man from Poole was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He has been released on police bail as further enquiries are carried out.
Detectives are continuing to urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250064820. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following reports that two people were assaulted in Poole.
It was reported that at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, an altercation occurred at the Turlin Moor Recreation Ground, during which a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and sustained minor injuries.
It was further reported that between 9pm and 10pm, a man aged in his 50s was also assaulted at the location and that he sustained serious facial injuries.
Detective Staff Investigator Stevie Tiernan, of BCP CID, said, “We are conducting enquiries into this matter, and I understand there were a number of people in the vicinity at the time of the incident.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or who has captured any relevant footage to please make contact with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250064820. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
