Police have released CCTV images as they continue investigating an assault in Bournemouth town centre.
A man aged in his forties was approached by three men in Avenue Lane near The Triangle shortly after 2pm on Friday 23 January 2026. He was reportedly punched and kicked and struck with a bicycle chain during the incident.
Dorset Police said the victim did not suffer any serious injuries.
Following proactive enquiries, a 32 year old local man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A 33 year old local man was arrested on suspicion of assault by beating and has been released under investigation.
Police Staff Investigator Aimee Saunders, of the Bournemouth Volume Crime Team, said: “Fortunately the victim did not suffer any serious injuries as a result of this incident. We are continuing to carry out enquiries and I am issuing images of a man we would still like to identify.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police, quoting occurrence number 55260010760, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
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