AN elderly man is still in hospital after sustaining a head injury when he was assaulted outside a Bournemouth takeaway.
The 72-year-old was attacked at around 1am last Sunday near Bunnies on Poole Hill, Bournemouth. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and is said to be making a steady recovery.
Detectives in Bournemouth have only just released details of the incident and are appealing for anyone with information about the assault to come forward.
They have released a CCTV picture of a man and woman they believe may be able to help them with their inquiries.
Detective Constable James Taylor, of Bournemouth CID, said: “I would urge the man and woman pictured - and anyone who recognises them - to contact me in confidence urgently.
“I am also appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident, and anyone with any information about the person responsible, to contact police as soon as possible.”
Call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 19:38 or Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.
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