Appeal launched after serious assault on The Esplanade
Dorset Police have issued a public appeal after two young men were left with serious injuries following an incident on The Esplanade in Weymouth. Officers say the assault happened at around 4.30am on Sunday 5 July, when an altercation broke out on the seafront and two bystanders, aged 19 and 20, stepped in and were then attacked.
Both victims required medical treatment, according to police. As part of their enquiries, officers have released an image of three people they would like to identify in connection with the investigation. The force is asking anyone who recognises them, or who has information about what happened, to get in touch.
Police constable Chloe Seaward, of Weymouth police, said: "I am carrying out an investigation to try and identify those involved. As part of my enquiries, I am issuing an image of three people I would like to speak to and would ask anyone who recognises them to please come forward."
What police have confirmed
- The incident was reported at around 4.30am on Sunday 5 July on The Esplanade, Weymouth.
- Two men, aged 19 and 20, intervened during an altercation and were subsequently assaulted.
- Both victims sustained serious injuries and received medical treatment.
- An image of three people officers wish to identify has been released as part of the investigation.
The Esplanade forms part of Weymouth’s busy seafront and town centre, an area that typically sees higher footfall in the early hours at weekends. Detectives are working to establish the full circumstances and identify those involved.
How to contact officers
Anyone with information that could assist is urged to contact Dorset Police, quoting the reference below. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers.
| Contact route | Details |
|---|---|
| Online (Dorset Police) | Use the force’s website reporting form |
| Telephone (Dorset Police) | Call 101, quote occurrence 55260100316 |
| Crimestoppers (anonymous) | Visit the Crimestoppers website or call 0800 555 111 |
Community reminder
Police routinely appeal for witnesses and information following serious incidents to help progress enquiries quickly. In this case, officers are focusing on identifying the three people captured in the released image and on hearing from anyone who was in the vicinity of The Esplanade at the relevant time and may have useful details.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to share the appeal responsibly and to report any information directly to the channels listed above rather than on social media, so that investigators can assess it promptly.
Dorset Police have not released further details about the victims’ conditions at this stage. Updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
