Bournemouth, Crime | Posted on February 25th, 2025 | return to news
Two arrested following assault in Bournemouth
Anyone who witnessed these assaults in Bearwood on 20 February or who has CCTV footage should contact Dorset Police.
A man in his 20s was assaulted twice in one evening in Bearwood, with two male perpetrators being arrested.
At around 2.30pm on Thursday 20 February the victim was reportedly assaulted by a man in King John Avenue.
It was further reported that during the altercation, another man arrived on the scene in possession of a knife and made threats toward the victim.
As the victim left the scene in the direction of Knights Road, it was reported that another male suspect emerged from a green van and further assaulted the victim.
Officers attended and carried out enquiries at the scene. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and intentional strangulation, while a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray. They have both been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
It is not believed the victim sustained any serious injuries.
Police Constable Lizzie Christie, of BCP CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident, and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw what happened.
“I would also urge any motorists who were in the vicinity, as well as residents with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras, to please review their footage from around the relevant time to see if they have captured anything that might assist our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250025069. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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