Officers investigating an assault in Christchurch are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

At around 3pm on Monday 30 December 2024 a man was reportedly assaulted by a man known to him in Aldi in Somerford Road.

It was reported the victim was shoved, causing him to fall into a set of shelves and sustain injuries to his torso.

Police Constable Tilly Blackley, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I understand it may have been witnessed by staff members and shoppers.

“I would urge anyone who saw what happened, or who has any information that might assist our investigation, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240198680. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.