Man arrested following assault in Poole

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and has since released on bail following an assault in Poole.

Police say that between 10.45pm and 11pm on Friday, a woman was assaulted by a man who was known to her in the area of Western Road and Martello Road South.

Officers attended and located the woman involved. She was spoken to and did not require immediate medical assistance.

Following enquiries, the male was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He has been released on police bail as further enquiries are carried out.

Police Staff Investigator Ellen Gough, of Dorset Police, said: “Our investigation remains ongoing, and I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our enquiries.

“We understand several vehicles were in the area at the time and some of these may have stopped and spoken to the victim. We would be keen to hear from any of the occupants of these vehicles as well as any motorists with relevant dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250065988.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.