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Afghan Veteran Injured in Weymouth Assault; Police Investigate

4/17/2026

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Noor Aziz Ahmadzai, a 39-year-old Afghan Special Forces veteran, suffered a brain injury after an assault at Weymouth railway station.
He was airlifted to hospital.
British Transport Police are investigating the incident and two teenage girls have been released.
Separately, the UK government announced an £879 million helicopter contract to support armed forces jobs and national security.

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Story summary

Noor Aziz Ahmadzai, a 39-year-old Afghan Special Forces veteran, suffered a brain injury after an assault at Weymouth railway station.
He was airlifted to hospital.
British Transport Police are investigating the incident and two teenage girls have been released.
Separately, the UK government announced an £879 million helicopter contract to support armed forces jobs and national security.