Officers investigating an assault and criminal damage incident in Bournemouth are issuing images of two men they would like to speak to.
At around 7.15pm on Saturday 11 July 2020 a male care worker aged in his 40s was out for a walk with other care workers and a patient on Cunningham Place. The patient became distressed and began to struggle with the carers.
Two men who were in the area came to assist the patient and the carers explained to the men that they were looking after the person.
Despite this, an altercation occurred and it is the victim was struck on the head, causing a small bump to his forehead. His mobile phone was also damaged during the incident.
Police Constable Alison Roberts, of Bournemouth police, said: “I have been carrying out a number of enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“As part of my enquiries I have obtained images of two men I would to speak to. I would ask anyone who recognises them to please get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200101107. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.
