Dorset Police received a report at around 1am on Saturday 15 February 2025, of a disturbance in St Edmund Street involving a group of people.
An 18-year-old man was reportedly assaulted and sustained a fractured skull. Another 18-year-old man also sustained facial injuries but did not require immediate medical treatment.
Following enquiries, a 14-year-old boy from Weymouth and a 17-year-old boy from Ferndown have been charged with wounding with intent, violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. The 17-year-old boy appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 21 February 2025, and the 14-year-old boy is due to appear at the same court on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
A 21-year-old man from Weymouth and a 17-year-old boy from Christchurch arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent remain on police bail while enquiries continue.
An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy who were previously arrested have been released without charge and will face no further police action.
Detective Constable Mia-Isabella Bowditch, of Dorset County CID, said: “The investigation is ongoing into this incident, and I would continue to urge anyone with information or footage that might assist our enquiries to please report it to us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250022427. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
