A food delivery rider was cycling through Bournemouth Central Gardens when he came across a group of teenagers near the tennis courts. He was subsequently assaulted and then had his bike stolen by the group.
The victim, aged in his 40s, sustained a fracture to his hand as a result of the incident which occurred on Friday the 20th of February 2026 at around 7:45pm.
Detectives are currently investigating and urge any witness or anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260025413.
Picture: Bournemouth Gardens by Lewis Clarke. Used courtesy of Creative Commons