A MEMBER of door staff was ‘grabbed by the the throat’ in an attack outside a pub in Bridport.
It is reported that at around 11.15pm on Saturday, October 25, a member of door staff was assaulted by a man outside the Bridport Dagger pub in East Street.
It was alleged the victim was grabbed by the throat and threatened by the man, who was not known to him.
The suspect then left the area in a taxi and no injuries were sustained during the incident, a police spokesperson said.
Officers investigating the assault in Bridport are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Police Constable Harry Amos, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this assault and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant information to please contact us.
“We would also like to hear from anyone with CCTV covering the area, as you may have captured footage that could assist with our investigation.”
Source – Bridport News
