Man hit with glass bottle during Dorchester assault
One teenage boy has been arrested
A man's been injured after being struck by a glass bottle during an assault in Dorchester.
The victim, who's aged 25 and local, was walking along Queens Avenue with three friends between 9.30 and 9.45pm on Saturday night (20th August).
Five people, described as male and wearing balaclavas, walked towards them.
The gang's alleged to have used threatening language towards the victim, and when he asked them to leave him and his friends alone, a glass bottle was thrown.
The victim needed hospital treatment for a cut to his forehead and swelling.
The bottle smashed on the pavement.
It's believed the five alleged offenders went away on foot towards Maud Road.
Arrest made and witness appeal
Dorset Police say a 14 year old boy from the Ferndown area has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
He's been released on bail pending further enquiries.
PC Charlie Frost, of Dorset Police, said:
“This was a concerning incident and enquiries are ongoing to identify those suspected of being involved.
“As part of these enquiries, I would like to appeal for anyone who witnessed the alleged assault, or who has any information about it, to please come forward.
“If you heard or saw anything during the time of the incident or were driving through the area with a dashcam, which may have captured relevant footage, please contact us.”
You can contact Dorset Police by calling 101, or via their website, quoting reference number 55220136308. www.dorset.police.uk/contact
If you want to report any details anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.