Police investigate after door staff member is assaulted

Dorset police are appealing for information as they investigate an assault in Bridport.

It is reported that at around 11.15pm on Saturday, 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.

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.”