Detectives are issuing CCTV images of a man and a woman they would like to identify following a serious assault in Poole.
At around 7.20pm on Saturday 21 December 2024 the victim – a woman aged in her 20s – was assaulted outside the American Vape Shop in Poole High Street.
It is reported that the victim sustained suspected puncture wounds to her chest, back and arm and she was punched in the face.
The victim attended hospital for treatment to her injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing.
Detective Constable Matthew Putt, of BCP CID, said: “This was a nasty incident, which we are continuing to investigate and I am appealing to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please get in touch with us.
“I have now obtained CCTV images of a man and a woman I would like to identify and while I appreciate that their faces are not clearly visible, I am hoping someone may recognise them from their clothing.
“I would ask anyone with information regarding their identities to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240195244. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
