Dorset Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two potential witnesses following an assault in Poole that took place in the early hours of Saturday 2 May 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 12:05am outside Munchies on Old Orchard Road.
It was reported that at around 12.05am on Saturday 2 May 2026 a woman was assaulted by two other women who were not known to her outside Munchies in Old Orchard Road. The victim did not require immediate medical treatment but subsequently attended hospital seven days after the assault.
Following an appeal and enquires by officers, two women from Poole – a 32-year-old and a 35-year-old – were arrested in connection with the incident. They have been released under investigation as enquiries continue. Dorset Police issued CCTV images of three potential witnesses on 21 May 2026. One woman has since come forward to assist, leaving two men yet to be identified.
Detective Sergeant Ben Singleton, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this reported assault and are now issuing images of people we believe may have witnessed the incident. We would like to make it clear that we do not suspect these individuals were involved in the reported assault, but we believe they may have information that could assist our enquiries.”
Detective Constable Clare Cassidy, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to make efforts to identify the two potential male witnesses and would ask anyone with information regarding their identities to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police quoting occurrence number 55260067446, or call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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