Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a report of an assault in Bournemouth.

Dorset Police received a report at 9.58pm on Monday 12 May 2025 of a disturbance in the area of Pine Tree Glen.

It was reported that two men had turned up in a silver vehicle and assaulted a man outside an address.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Following enquiries, a 36-year-old Bournemouth woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. She has been released on police bail as further enquiries are carried out.

It is understood the involved parties were known to each other.

Police Constable Neil Causebrook, of Bournemouth Police, said: “This incident involves a report of a nasty assault and we are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances.

“I am keen to hear from any witnesses and would urge anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area on the evening of Monday 12 May 2025 to please come forward.

“I would also ask residents with home CCTV and motorists driving in the area at the time with dashcams fitted to please review their footage to see if they have captured anything of relevance to our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250067384. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.