Teen sustains serious head injuries following assault

Police are now appealing for information on someone they would like to identify following assault which resulted in serious head injuries. <i>(Image: Dorset Police)</i>
Police are now appealing for information on someone they would like to identify following assault which resulted in serious head injuries. (Image: Dorset Police)
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A MAN reportedly assaulted an 18 year old with a motorbike helmet, causing serious head injuries and police are now appealing for information on someone they would like to identify.

Dorset Police have confirmed detectives are continuing to investigate an assault in Bournemouth town centre and have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

Police are now appealing for information on someone they would like to identify following assault which resulted in serious head injuries. (Image: Dorset Police)

According to the force, it was reported that at around 3am on Sunday, August 2, an 18-year-old man was assaulted by another man with a motorcycle helmet, causing him to fall to the ground and sustain a serious head injury.

Detective Constable Sophie Stockton, of BCP CID, said: “Our investigation into this matter remains ongoing and I am issuing a CCTV image of a man we would like to identify as part of our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding this man’s identity to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260118601.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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