Man arrested as police investigate glass bottle attack in Weymouth
Officers say it happened early on Sunday (May 31) morning
A man has been arrested after reports a woman was attacked with a glass bottle in Weymouth.
Police say in the early hours on Sunday morning (May 31) it was reported that a woman aged in her 20s was assaulted with a glass bottle by a man at an address in the town.
The man is believed to be known to the victim who sustained injuries that are not believed to be serious.
A 22-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing wounding with intent, making threats to kill and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour.
He remains in custody.
Police say it is believed the arrested man and victim were involved in an alteration at the Esso garage in King Street at around 11:40pm on Saturday (May 30) and they are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Constable Holly Hetherington, of Dorset County CID, said: “We understand a man wearing a white T-shirt with a beard spoke to the victim at the Esso garage. We would ask him to please come forward as a witness as we believe he may have vital information to help our investigation.
“I am also appealing to anyone who was in the garage at the time and may have seen what happened to please get in touch.”