Detectives are appealing for witnesses and anyone with
information to come forward after a teenager was allegedly
assaulted in Portland – with one man being arrested.
The incident, in which a 17-year-old Portland boy sustained a
possible broken jaw, happened near the Naval Cemetery at around
11.30pm on Friday, 16 July 2010.
The victim was treated at Dorset County
Hospital.
Detective Constable Ed Meanwell, of Weymouth
CID,
said: “There was a well-publicised party taking place near the
Naval Cemetery last Friday and there were many people in and around
this area at the time of this incident.
“The victim was allegedly struck to the face
and I understand that this caused him to fall to the ground.
“I believe that a group of girls were stood
nearby the victim at the time of this incident and that one of
these girls may have spoken with the victim shortly after he
sustained his injuries – it may be that these girls can help me
find out exactly what happened.
“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this
incident, and anyone with any information about those involved, to
contact me urgently.
“Any information, no matter how small or
insignificant you believe it to be, could help me with this
investigation.”
An 18-year-old Portland man was arrested
yesterday, Wednesday, 21 July 2010, and has been released on bail
while enquiries continue.
Witnesses and anyone with information
should call Dorset Police on 01305 222 222 or the free and
anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone
tariffs may apply.