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Bournemouth: Man taken to hospital with serious injuries to face

Palmerston Road, Bournemouth <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Palmerston Road, Bournemouth (Image: Newsquest)
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A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face following a fight.

Dorset Police received a report at 7.27pm on Thursday November 5 of two men fighting in Palmerston Road in Bournemouth.

Palmerston Road, Bournemouth (Image: Newsquest)

The force said: "Officers attended alongside the ambulance service and a man was taken to hospital for injuries to his face believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

"A 29-year-old man of Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of affray and grievous bodily harm with intent. He was subsequently taken to hospital with injuries not currently believed to be serious.

"A cordon was put in place at the scene to allow for enquiries to be carried out."

Enquiries into the matter are ongoing.

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