Renewed CCTV appeal following serious assault in Bridport

Detectives are continuing to investigate a serious assault in Bridport and are issuing a renewed CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

The incident occurred at around 12am on Thursday 8 May 2025 at The Bridport Dagger pub in East Street.

It was reported that the victim – a man aged in his 30s – was leaving the pub with a friend when a member of the pub staff was confronted by two other men who were refusing to leave. An altercation ensued in which the member of the pub staff was pushed to the floor and the victim was punched to the side of the head, causing him to also fall to the ground.

The victim attended hospital for treatment to a serious jaw injury.

Detective Constable Liam Moss, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I am now issuing a renewed CCTV image of a man I would like to identify.

“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.

“This was a serious assault and we are doing all we can to identify who was responsible and hold them to account for their actions.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250067767. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.