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

Dorset Police received a report at around 4.30am on Sunday 26 January 2025 that a man had been found with head and facial injuries outside of the Kingston Market in The Triangle. It was reported that the victim had been assaulted and he was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Sergeant Leo Christian, of BCP CID, said: “We are carrying out a detailed investigation into this incident and I am appealing for any witnesses to please contact us.

“I would also urge anyone with relevant CCTV footage, or motorists who were in the area and may have captured anything on dashcam that could assist our enquiries, to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250012069. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.