Appeal after Boscombe assault

Police in Bournemouth have released a CCTV image and are appealing for a man to come forward who could have information in relation to an unprovoked assault in Boscombe.

The incident took place at about 11.55pm on Saturday, 6 March 2010, outside the Nationwide Building Society cash point, opposite McDonald’s, at the shopping precinct in Boscombe.

The CCTV image is now being released after extensive and protracted enquiries by police drew a blank.

A man punched a 43-year-old Bournemouth man in the head and then ran off. He is believed to have driven away in a red Volkswagen Golf.

As a result of the attack, the victim suffered a hair-line fracture to the skull and was taken to Poole General Hospital for treatment.

Officers have now released a CCTV image of a man who could have important information that could help detectives.

Detective Constable James Taylor, of Bournemouth and Poole CID, said: “I would urge that the man pictured – and anyone who recognises the man pictured or the red Volkswagen Golf seen in the area at the time – to contact me, in confidence, as soon as possible.”

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 01202 or 01305 22 22 22 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.