Man suffers “facial fractures” after attack at a property in Lyme Regis

Paul JonesJanuary 8, 20260 Comment0

A BURGLAR assaulted a person – leaving them with multiple facial fractures – during an incident at a property in Lyme Regis before leaving without taking anything.

Police are appealing for information after an incident at a property in Poole’s Court at just after 9pm on Saturday, January 3.

“Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment,” a Dorset Police spokesperson said. “It was subsequently reported that he had sustained a number of facial fractures.”

Detective Constable Mia Bowditch, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are conducting a full and thorough investigation to this incident and are exploring a number of lines of enquiry to identify the man involved.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Poole’s Court on the evening of Saturday, January 3, or who has any further information that might assist our investigation, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dorset police on 101, quoting reference number 55260001182, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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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.