Man in his 60s taken to hospital with head and face injuries after assault in Poole

Police investigating an assault in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

A local man in his 60s was hit in the face by two men as they rode past him on e-scooters close to the skatepark at Baiter.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to minor head and facial injuries.

The assault happened at around six o’clock in the evening on Thursday April 11.

One of the offenders is described as aged 18, of large build, clean shaven and wearing a green bomber jacket.

The second offender is described as aged 18, of slim build, five foot eleven inches tall with stubbly facial hair and wearing black clothing.

Police Constable Sarah Fuller, of Poole police, said: “This incident has had a significant impact on the victim and we are doing all we can to identify the offenders.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Baiter Park and saw what happened to please come forward.

“We know that the park was quite busy at this time so if you have information about who was responsible, please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240053604.


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