Woman seriously injured after assault in Dorchester

Dorset Police say it happened in Damers Road on Sunday morning

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 25th Mar 2024

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted in Dorchester.

Dorset Police received a report at around 10.50am on Sunday (24 March) that a woman had been assaulted earlier in the morning at an address in Damers Road.

The victim – aged in her 40s from the Dorchester area – sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment by the ambulance service.

Arrests

A 28-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man, both from Dorchester, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Detective Inspector Rhys Griffiths, of Dorset County CID, said: “From our initial enquiries, we believe the incident happened inside an address and involved individuals who are known to each other.

“An investigation is underway and I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area during the morning of Sunday 24 March 2024 to please get in touch.

“A cordon has been put in place at the scene and there will be an increased police presence while officers carry out detailed enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240043942.

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