A MAN suffered a fractured skull after a fight at a Bournemouth bar.

Police were called to Bar So in Exeter Road just before 2am on Sunday March 18.

A 27-year-old man from Andover in Hampshire had suffered a fractured skull and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Now detectives have appealed for witnesses to the incident to get in touch.

The altercation took place between the victim and a group of people. Door staff intervened and the argument continued out on the street.

Detectives have been carrying out a number of inquiries, including looking at CCTV footage from the area.

Detective Constable Nicky Sharpe, of Bournemouth CID, said: “The victim has been treated for a very serious injury and is very upset. I am keen to trace any witnesses and would ask anyone who saw the reported altercation either inside Bar So or outside on Exeter Road to please contact Dorset Police.”

A 24-year-old man from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm and has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.