CCTV appeal after man knocked unconscious outside Christchurch pub
Two men have been arrested
Detectives investigating an alleged assault in Christchurch are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.10pm on Friday (22 December) of a fight outside The Thomas Tripp pub in Wick Lane.
During the incident, a man from Bournemouth – aged in his 30s – was reportedly knocked unconscious and taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers attended and a 20-year-old man from the New Forest area in Hampshire and a 27-year-old man from the Dorchester area were arrested on suspicion of affray. They have both been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Detective Constable Robin Mackay, of BCP CID, said: “I am continuing to investigate this incident and would ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please get in touch.
“As part of my enquiries I have obtained a CCTV image of a man I would like to identify and I would ask anyone who recognises him to please contact Dorset Police.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230200298.