It is reported that at around 3.10am on Saturday 23 July 2022 a 19-year-old man was assaulted by two men on St Edmund Street.
The victim was reportedly knocked unconscious and sustained a serious head injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers attended and a 25-year-old Dorchester man and a 28-year-old man from Wiltshire were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm without intent. They have both been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Detective Constable Jacqui Gravenor, of Dorset County CID, said: “A full investigation is underway into this incident and detectives are carrying out a number of enquiries in the area, including checking CCTV systems.
“I understand there were a number of people in the vicinity at the time and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened, or filmed it on their mobile phone, 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 55220119036. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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