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.

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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.”

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