AN IMAGE has been released to help with a police investigation following a major emergency response in the Bovington area.
Detectives investigating a serious assault on a man in Cologne Road, in Bovington, are issuing an image of a witness they would like to speak with.
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At around 3.30pm on Monday, June 6 it is reported that a man attended an address in Cologne Road and attacked the occupant with a knife before making off from the scene
At approximately 7.50am on Wednesday, June 8 it is reported that the same suspect returned to the same address, gained entry and attacked the victim again using a knife.
The victim sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries from both incidents.
Detective constable Rob Hoskins, of Dorset County CID, said: "This was a targeted assault on a man in his own home and we have been carrying out a full and detailed investigation.
"As part of our enquiries we have obtained a CCTV image of a man we believe may have witnessed the incident on Monday 6 June 2022 and I am appealing to him, or anyone who recognises him, to please get in contact with us."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220089912. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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