Image appeal following reported assault in Bournemouth

Officers continuing to investigate a reported assault in Bournemouth are issuing images of a man they would like to identify.

At around 4.20am on Saturday 19 July 2025, a man was reportedly punched and kicked by four unknown men in Old Christchurch Road, seeing him sustain facial injuries.

It was further reported that a woman who was with the victim was also punched but was not injured.

Following enquiries, officers arrested two men from Southampton – a 21-year-old and a 23-year-old – on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and assault of a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm.

A third man – a 26-year-old man, also from Southampton – was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating and inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.

All three men were released under investigation and enquiries are ongoing.

Police Constable Charlie Whitmarsh, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have been exploring all lines of enquiry into this reported assault and we are now in a position to share images of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information relating to his identity to please make contact with us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone with information that could assist our enquiries.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250105451. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.