Crime, Poole | Posted on September 9th, 2025 | return to news

Woman assaulted with a screwdriver in Poole

Police are hoping a woman who was walking near the incident, or any other witnesses, will come forward with information.

A woman was attacked by a man wielding a screwdriver in Poole at around 11.30am on Sunday 24 August.

Dorset Police received a report from a third party that a woman was assaulted while walking along the underpass between Vanguard Road and Serpentine Lane.

It was reported that the victim — a local woman in her 30s — was walking past a man who then thrust a screwdriver into her hip before placing it back in his pocket. He then walked off in the direction of the Holes Bay area.

Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any serious injury.

The man is described as white, six feet two inches tall and of slim build, with blonde, shoulder-length hair. He was wearing a baseball cap, dark-blue jeans, and a cream-coloured T-shirt.

Police Constable Reuben Wilkinson, of Poole police, said: “We are investigating this incident, and we are keen to hear from any witnesses who saw what happened.

“We are also keen to hear from a woman walking in close proximity to the man at the time the incident took place and would ask her to please come forward should she see this appeal. She is described by the victim as white, five feet three inches tall, with dark-coloured hair pulled back in a bun. She was wearing a black vest top and black, cycling-style shorts.

“I would also ask any motorists driving in the area at the time with dashcam fitted to please review their footage to see if they have captured footage of the suspect.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250126321. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.