Gang seriously assault man in Bournemouth

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Officers investigating an assault in Bournemouth are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The victim, a local man aged in his 30s, was found with injuries near to Pier Approach in Bournemouth at around 1am on Thursday 25 June 2020. He was taken to hospital for treatment to fractures to his heal, ankle and eye sockets, as well as bruising and cuts to his head.

Police Constable Adam Steeves, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have now been able to obtain a fuller account from the victim and he states that he was assaulted by a group of around 10 people in the area of the zig zag path leading down from the rear of the Bournemouth International Centre to the seafront.

“He was punched and kicked before jumping over a safety barrier and sustaining further injuries as he fell down the bank.

“We are continuing to make enquiries into this assault and I would urge anyone with information that could assist our investigation to please come forward.”

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 55200091176. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.

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