Teenager arrested following Bournemouth assault

A man in his 40s was assaulted in Northcote Road on Saturday 30 November, with Dorset Police receiving the report at 5.24pm.

The victim sustained lacerations to his thumb, finger and arm and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Following enquiries, an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and has been released on police bail as further investigations are carried out.

Detective Inspector Darren Moores, of BCP CID, said: “Our enquiries are continuing into this incident and I would ask anyone who may have seen what happened to please get in touch.

“I am also keen to speak with any residents with home CCTV or anyone who was driving in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240184063. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.