Second man arrested after serious assault in Bournemouth
It happened a week ago
Detectives, who are continuing to investigate a reported serious assault in Bournemouth, have made a further arrest.
Dorset Police received a report at 12.30am on Tuesday 28 April 2026 that a man had been assaulted outside Barbara’s Bier Haus in Old Christchurch Road.
The 19 year-old victim was taken to hospital, where he remains.
A 25 year-old man from Bournemouth was previously arrested on suspicion of assault by beating and affray and was released on bail.
Further enquiries have been carried out and a 22-year-old man from Bournemouth has now been arrested, on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody at this time.
Offices are continuing to keep the family of the victim updated with developments in the investigation.
Detectives are continuing to urge anyone with information to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260060385. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.