Update:
A man has come forward following a CCTV appeal in relation to a reported assault at a pub in Wimborne.
It was reported that a woman aged in her 40s was assaulted by a man at The Rising Sun in East Street at around 9.15pm on Saturday 26 September 2026.
Following a CCTV appeal in relation to the incident, a man has come forward and is assisting officers with their investigation.
We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.
Officers are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify as they investigate an assault at a pub in Wimborne.
It was reported that around 9.15pm on Saturday 26 September 2026, a woman aged in her 40s was in The Rising Sun on East Street when she saw a man shouting at another female.
The woman went to challenge the man and he reportedly grabbed her by the throat. Other members of the public intervened and the man left the pub.
Police Constable William Forster, of East Dorset police, said: “We have launched a full investigation into this incident and have obtained CCTV footage of a man who we would like to identify as part of our enquiries.
“I would urge anyone with information regarding this man’s identity to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260151122. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
