Appeal for information following assault in Bridport

Officers investigating an assault in Bridport are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

It is reported that at around 11.15pm on Saturday 25 October 2025, a member of door staff was assaulted by a man outside the Bridport Dagger pub in East Street.

It was alleged the victim was grabbed by the throat and threatened by the man, who was not known to him.

The man then left the area in a taxi.

No injuries were sustained during the incident.

Police Constable Harry Amos, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this assault and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant information to please contact us.

“We would also like to hear from anyone with CCTV covering the area, as you may have captured footage that could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250158474. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.