Local men arrested after serious assault outside Swanage bar

Four arrests have been made following a disturbance outside a bar in Swanage which has left one man in hospital with a serious head injury.

Dorset Police say they received a report at 12.36 am on Sunday 12th June 2022 relating to the incident outside East Bar in the High Street.

East Bar in High Street

East Bar is located in the lower High Street area of Swanage

“Sustained a serious head injury”

A Dorset Police spokesperson said:

“It was reported that three men had been assaulted. One of the men sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Another victim sustained a facial injury and the third man sustained bruising to his side.

“An investigation was launched by detectives from Dorset County CID and, following enquiries, four local men – aged 28, 30, 43 and 48 – have been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.”

Dorset Police added that their enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

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