Man in Swanage has jaw broken in violent assault

Eyewitnesses called emergency services after a group on motorcycles approached a man in his 30s and he was punched to the ground in Swanage town centre.

The incident happened just after 9 pm on Tuesday 18th June 2024 on the corner of Rempstone Road and Station Road, opposite Swanage station.

Eyewitnesses said the assault on the corner of Rempstone Road, was brutal leaving the victim’s blood on the pavement

“Group of around five people”

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said:

“Dorset Police received a report at 9.24 pm on Tuesday 18th June 2024 that a man had been assaulted in Rempstone Road in Swanage.

“It was reported that the victim, a man aged in his 30s, had been approached by a group of around five people who had been on motor bikes and was punched by one of the group. He was taken to hospital for treatment to a broken jaw.

“Detectives from Dorset County CID are investigating this incident and carrying out a number of enquiries, including CCTV enquiries.

“No arrests have been made at this time.”

Share this story

Contact us

Do you have anything to add to this story?

We like to keep everything up-to-date, so if you know more, please help us by getting in touch.

 

Top stories

Mobile mechanic jailed after scamming people across Dorset A man who defrauded more than 20 customers by an estimated £22,000 over three years, has been imprisoned following a case brought by Dorset Council Trading Standards 1 month ago New open water swimming lake launches with view of Corfe Castle 4 days ago Rowan Atkinson to headline Purbeck Film Festival at Swanage theatre 1 week ago BBC Springwatch presenter opens new trail at RSPB Arne 1 month ago Tornado to arrive in Swanage for autumn steam gala 3 days ago

Most recent

Purbeck businesses among Dorset Tourism Awards finalists The Dorset Tourism Awards finalists for 2026 have been announced and include some notable names working within Purbeck’s tourism and hospitality industry 24 hours ago Bin collection day to change for most households in Purbeck 2 days ago Tornado to arrive in Swanage for autumn steam gala 3 days ago New open water swimming lake launches with view of Corfe Castle 4 days ago Swanage Christmas Market in doubt due to lack of volunteers 5 days ago