A MAN was left with a fractured spine after he confronted a group of teenagers who gained access to a hotel swimming pool. 

A group of around four to six male teenagers or young men jumped over a wall and gained access to the swimming pool area of The Haven Hotel in Banks Road, Poole. 

The group left after being challenged by staff but returned around an hour later and again tried to enter the premises. 

A man aged in his 60s went to challenge them and was assaulted by a member of the group, where he was punched and knocked to the ground and sustained a fracture to his spine as as result. 

Bournemouth Echo: Haven HotelHaven Hotel (Image: NQ)

The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Monday, July 28, and police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

Detective Constable Rachel Walker-Hatch, of Bournemouth CID, said: “This assault left the victim with a serious injury, and we are carrying out enquiries to identify those involved in this incident. 

“We have obtained CCTV images of a person we would like to identify as part of our investigation, and I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us. 

“We would also like to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220115900.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.