UPDATE: Man charged with assault of woman in Sturminster Newton

Officers were called out on Wednesday evening (7th February)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 9th Feb 2024
Last updated 12th Feb 2024

A woman's suffered facial injuries that needed hospital treatment in an assault in Sturminster Newton.

Police were called to a disturbance at Stour View Close at around 10.15pm on Wednesday (7th February).

It's understood the victim, in her 30s was assaulted by a man outside the address, with further incidents in Honeymead Lane and Field Close.

A man aged in his 30s was arrested at the scene.

He's now been charged with assault occasioning ABH.

He appeared before Poole Magistrates on Satuday (10th February) and is next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court next month (14th March).

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