Arrest after man in his 60s pushed to the ground outside Bridport pub

Paul JonesDecember 29, 20250 Comment0

A MAN has been arrested after an alleged assault in Bridport.

Dorset Police said that at around 7pm on Friday, December 19, a man in his 60s was leaving The Ropemakers pub in West Street when he was approached by a man who was known to him and pushed to the chest.

“The victim fell to the ground and sustained minor injuries that did not require immediate medical treatment,” a police spokesperson said.

“Following enquiries, a 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

PC Megan O’Donovan, of Dorset Police, added: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I am keen to speak to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam, home CCTV or doorbell camera footage.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident number 55250186389, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Paul Jones

I am the editor in chief of Blackmore Vale media, which includes the New Blackmore Vale, New Stour & Avon, Salisbury & Avon Gazette and the Purbeck Gazette, having been a reporter for some 20 years. In my spare time, I am a festival lover, with a particular focus on Glastonbury. I live in Somerset with my wife and two children.